Episode 4. “Our goal is restoring patients to their normal baseline function – not just treating hair loss, but validating the person behind it.” Host Arash Mostaghimi and guest Ursula Biba reveal how anxiety, depression, and social isolation shape the lives of patients with AA. They discuss the importance of asking “How is this impacting you?” and share practical strategies for connecting with individuals across generations. The discussion highlights the evolving role of social media, the challenge of misinformation, and why new guidelines are redefining disease severity to include psychosocial impact.