I heard about the popular new band Airborne Toxic Event (the name is a reference to one of my all-time favorite novels, Don DeLillo's White Noise.) Turns out, the band's founder, Mikel Jollett, was diagnosed with autoimmune alopecia areata and vitiligo, and that, along with a number of other life challenges, inspired him to shift his creative efforts from writing fiction to music. They are definitely worth a listen! For more information about this fantastic band, read the Seattle Weekly profile of Airborne Toxic Event, and visit the Airborne Toxic Event website, where you can hear many of the band's songs and watch their videos. The song "Innocence" -- you'll find the video at their site, and on Youtube -- seems to be a direct reference to Jollett's hair and skin problems.

~ By Mary Shomon, Thyroid Disease Guide, Photo: Airborne Toxic Event

The Telegraph.com has a profile of barber Steve Jones of Cavalier Hair Clinic in Illinois. Jones is an award-winning barber who focuses on hair loss, specializing in working with customers who have had hair transplants and grafts. Read more about Jones now.

~ By Mary Shomon, Thyroid Disease Guide

Apparently, Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, Senator Joe Biden of Delaware, underwent hair plug surgery a while back. The political website Politico has a recap of Joe Biden's follicular adventures over the years.

~ By Mary Shomon, Thyroid Disease Guide / Photo: J.D. Pooley, Getty Images News

Hair loss may be a physical issue, but don't underestimate the emotional impact. In this informative video, Dr. Peter Halperin of New York Presbyterian Hospital and Dr. Marc Avram of Weill Medical College at Cornell Medical Center share their thoughts about the impact hair loss can have on your psyche and spirit. View the video now.

~ By Mary Shomon, Thyroid Disease Guide / Image: istockphoto.com