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Second Opinion with Joan Lunden
Alopecia Areata
Season 18
Episode 1809
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. It affects roughly 6.8 million people in the United States and is one of the most requested topics from viewers every year.
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Uncovering racial disparities in the treatment and health outcomes for women of color.

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