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Bay Area Girl On Mission To Reduce Stigma, Raise Awareness Surrounding Alopecia

At 8 years old, Brynn was diagnosed with alopecia areata — an autoimmune condition that causes people to lose some or all of their hair.

(CBS Bay Area)

September 18, 2024

A remarkable Bay Area girl is on a mission to reduce the stigma surrounding the disease alopecia while raising money in hopes of finding a cure.

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September is Alopecia Awareness Month. The autoimmune disease is most known for causing hair loss.

Brynn Borisoff, an 11-year-old cross-country runner who just started middle school, is finding inspiration in an upcoming walk for alopecia awareness and support.

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