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A&E doctor Alicia Pylypczuk took her own life four years ago after suffering from alopecia.
She was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition which causes hair loss.
A new drug, ritlecitinib, has been approved for use on the NHS in England and Wales .
Some patients have seen significant hair regrowth which covered 80% or more of their scalp.
Glasgow student Megan McGready has learnt to embrace her alopecia condition.
She is delighted to see ritlecitinib have been approved for use by the NHS .
Megan is up for trying the new treatment, but Sam says he won't take it.
Alicia 's stepfather Alan says it is a huge move in the right direction.
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