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Kelly looks back at her years of learning to live with alopecia areata, a disease which causes hair loss. This light-hearted story follows her from diagnosis as a small child, to coping with the social and emotional implications of her condition, to gaining the understanding and acceptance of her peers and teachers.
Reviews and Commentary for The Girl With No Hair
Alopecia areata is a common condition that creates significant stress and anxiety, particularly in patients who are young. In The Girl With No Hair, Elizabeth Murphy-Melas and Alex Hernandez have created a young girl with this condition who learns how to cope effectively. Patients reading this book will not only learn basic important facts about alopecia areata, but will see a character with a personality that any child would want to have as a friend...this delightful book will help an affected child’s confidence and self-esteem.
Robert S. Haber, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Dermatology
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
University Hospitals of Cleveland
President, International Society of Hair Restoration Society
www.ISHRS.org
I really like this book. It is excellent: well-written and accurate. I certainly want to have it in my office: it will be very helpful for children.
Vera H. Price, M.D.
UCSF Dermatology Faculty Practice
Past President, National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Excellent content, very factual in understanding the onset of alopecia areata. "Fitting in" is really the biggest need of these children. Once that is accomplished and self-esteem is restored, their childhood can be secured. Kelly's attitude is very positive.
Madonna Coffman
Board President, Locks of Love
The Girl With No Hair by Elizabeth Murphy-Melas is a flat-spined children's picture book about the common condition of alopecia areata, an autoimmune skin disease in which the body's own defenses attack the hair follicles and cause hair loss. People with alopecia are often healthy in every other respect, but children with the disease are often struck with an emotional burden in a phase of life when developing self-esteem is crucial. Bright color pictures by Alex Hernadez enhance the straightforward, understanding text which teaches young readers about what it's like to live with alopecia, and the joy of having a rewarding life with or without hair.
Midwest Book Review
Oregon, WI USA
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