Three million people in Britain are currently affected by alopecia but for some reason, the condition still has a stigma attached to it. This is especially the case for women and children, as hair loss is more commonly seen in men.<\/p>\n
This is why the Bebold Support Group and Alopecia Awareness teamed up to open the UK\u2019s first alopecia camp, which has now been heralded a success after its July 30th open day. Alopecia sufferers from all over the country were invited to visit the camp for a week and spend time with others who have the same condition.<\/p>\n
The psychological effects of sudden hair loss can be devastating, which is why alopecia sufferers need the kind of support and understanding offered at the Scarborough camp.<\/p>\n
Michelle Chapman, a childhood alopecia sufferer and member of Alopecia Awareness, has spoken of her own experiences and what the camp means to alopecia sufferers and their families. She said:<\/p>\n
“If I’d had the chance to meet others living with hair loss, it would have made a huge positive difference to me and my family. Instead, I felt as if I was the only bald girl in the world.<\/p>\n
“These children and adults will have the chance to spend time with people who truly understand and never feel as alone and embarrassed as I did.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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