Struggling with Alopecia
A teenager, Zak Hope, shares his challenging journey of losing all his hair at the age of 15, facing insensitive comments from teachers and strangers, and struggling through school.
New Treatment as a Game-Changer
Zak, now 17, expresses hope as a new drug, Ritlecitinib, is approved by NICE for treating alopecia, offering a potential solution for significant hair regrowth in patients.
Finding Support and Treatment
Zak's mother, Natasha, recounts the traumatic experience of watching her son lose all his hair, the struggles with treatments and insensitive comments, and the impact on Zak's mental health and well-being.
Looking Towards the Future
Zak remains optimistic about the future, hoping to start university and regain some of his confidence back with the possibility of regrown hair through the new medication.
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