IL HR0844

Designates September 2024 as National Scarring Alopecia Awareness Month in Illinois

Identifies scarring alopecia as a condition where hair follicles are permanently destroyed by inflammation and replaced with fibrous tissue, with no possibility of regrowing lost hair

Notes that scarring alopecia affects approximately 7% of the alopecia population and currently has no FDA-approved medications for treatment

Recognizes that scarring hair loss negatively impacts patients' quality of life and self-esteem, and emphasizes the importance of education and awareness to reduce stigma

Calls for increased advocacy and education efforts directed at hair stylists, medical professionals, undiagnosed patients, and the general public about this rare disease