Oscar controversy shines light on Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss with alopecia

After an eventful Oscars on Sunday night, a disease that causes hair loss is dominating conversations.

And the woman at the forefront of the conversation is Baltimore native Jada Pinkett Smith. Her husband, Will Smith, slapped Chris Rock on stage during the 94th Academy Awards after he made a joke about her hair loss.

Here’s what you need to know: