International Alopecia Day

International Alopecia Day™ is the first Saturday of August, around the world. This is a day when people with Alopecia Areata celebrate our pride and raise awareness.

International Alopecia Day Videos

  • International Alopecia Day® 2019

    This is the 10th Annual IAD video - photos from around the world of people who have Alopecia Areata, an auto-immune disorder that causes hair to stop growing. We are proud, beautiful, and everywhere! If you or a family member has Alopecia, please join the "International Alopecia Community" Facebook group for year-round support and connection with Alopecians around the world. The next IAD is August 1, 2020 - be a part of it! And remember, "Live every day like it's International Alopecia Day!"

  • International Alopecia Day® 2018

    This is the 9th Annual IAD video - photos from around the world of people who have Alopecia Areata, an auto-immune disorder that causes hair to stop growing. We are proud, beautiful, and everywhere! If you or a family member has Alopecia, please join the "International Alopecia Community" Facebook group for year-round support and connection with Alopecians around the world. The next IAD is August 3, 2019 - be a part of it! And remember, "Live every day like it's International Alopecia Day!"

  • International Alopecia Day® 2017

    This is the 8th Annual IAD video - photos from around the world of people who have Alopecia Areata, an auto-immune disorder that causes hair to stop growing. We are proud, beautiful, and everywhere! If you or a family member has Alopecia, please join the International Alopecia Day Facebook group for year-round support and connection with Alopecians around the world. The next IAD is August 4, 2018 - be a part of it! (All music in this video royalty-free and purchased from music2hues)

  • International Alopecia Day® 2016

    This is the 7th Annual IAD video - photos from around the world of people who have Alopecia Areata, an auto-immune disorder that causes hair to stop growing. We are proud, beautiful, and everywhere! If you or a family member has Alopecia, please join the International Alopecia Day Facebook group for year-round support and connection with Alopecians around the world. The next IAD is August 5, 2017 - be a part of it!

  • International Alopecia Day® 2015!

    This is the 6th Annual IAD video - photos from around the world of people who have Alopecia Areata, an auto-immune disorder that causes hair to stop growing. We are proud, beautiful, and everywhere! If you or a family member has Alopecia, please join the International Alopecia Day Facebook group for year-round support and connection with Alopecians around the world. The next IAD is August 6, 2016 - be a part of it!

  • International Alopecia Day® 2014!

    The Final version of this video is here:    • International Alopecia Day® 2014! (Final V...   The Fifth Annual International Alopecia Day® was celebrated worldwide on August 2, 2014, represented by photos from 30 countries in this video. Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder affecting 2% of the world population, male and female, young and old. If you or someone you love has Alopecia Areata, join the International Alopecia Day Facebook group and take part in next year's celebration on August 1, 2015. The Final Version of this video with additional photos and an additional country is at:    • International Alopecia Day® 2014! (Final V...   The second and fourth musical tracks are used with the permission of Daniela Ivanova-Nyberg. The other music was purchased from Music 2 Hues.

  • International Alopecia Day® 2013

    The first Saturday in August each year is International Alopecia Day! People around the around the world who have Alopecia Areata have parties, raise awareness about Alopecia, and take photos for this video. This 4th annual video has over 100 participants in 22 countries. Special thanks to Meir Shitrit for allowing the use of his music from his 2012 CD, entitled "WAY"! Go to: http://meirshitrit.bandcamp.com/ for information and to download. For more information or to take part, join the International Alopecia Day Group on Facebook, and also on AlopeciaWorld.com

  • International Alopecia Day™ 2012

    August 4, 2012 was the Third Annual International Alopecia Day™! This video shows photos of people with Alopecia Areata from around the world. Join the International Alopecia Day™ group on Facebook if you or someone you know has Alopecia Areata and you'd like to be a part of the worldwide celebration/awareness day next year. International Alopecia Day 2013 will be August 3!

  • International Alopecia Day 2011!

    This video represents the second annual IAD. International Alopecia Day now takes place every year on the first Saturday in August. If you have Alopecia, you can be part of it, too. Join the International Alopecia Day group on Facebook for more information. If you or someone you know has Alopecia Areata, an auto-immune disorder that causes hair loss, join the Facebook group: International Alopecia Day. Be a part of the event next year! Plan an event - small or large - where you live for the next IAD on Saturday, August 4, 2012.

  • International Alopecia Day 2010

    On July 17, 2010, people with alopecia areata celebrated International Alopecia Day for the first time. International Alopecia Day now takes place every year on the first Saturday in August. If you have Alopecia, you can be part of it, too. Join the International Alopecia Day group on Facebook for more information. Thank you to Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego for providing the San Diego location.