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We are a voluntary organisation supporting people with Alopecia Areata

Check out the NAAF Webinars
(National Alopecia Areata Foundation Webinars)

Prof. Desmond J. Tobin of the Charles Institute of Dermatology (UCD School of Medicine, Belfield) is asking for our help with a research project coming up.

Please answer these two questions and if you are happy to take part in the research, please complete the contact information in the survey below.

All research brings us a little closer to finding answers…

MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE EVERYONE

  1. The Charles Institute of Dermatology at the UCD School of Medicine is researching links between Alopecia Areata and Coeliac Disease. They are trying to determine how commonly these conditions co-exist. 

    Please take part in the following survey which consists of two simple questions? 

 

 

National and International Skin Registry Solutions CLG (NISR) is seeking an Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema patient and an Alopecia Areata patient to join the Executive Committees of two new skin registries for people living with these conditions.

What is a NISR?

NISR is a not-for-profit organisation which builds and maintains skin registries, both in Ireland and Internationally.

What is a NISR skin registry?

NISR registries are longitudinal observational studies of dermatological conditions. NISR is currently managing 5 registries, the Irish Epidermolysis Bullosa Registry, the Irish arm of the UK-Irish Atopic Eczema Systemic Therapy Registry (A-STAR), an Alopecia Areata registry (GRASS) and two Coronavirus specific registries for Alopecia and Atopic Dermatitis.

How can I become involved as a patient advocate?

NISR has two new registries which are now enrolling patients across Ireland. They are seeking an Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema patient and also an Alopecia Areata patient to join the Executive Committees of each registry. As a committee member, you will have the opportunity to provide input and advice on the delivery of registry data and ensure the voice of patients is heard throughout the life of the registry. NISR is looking for patients who are generally knowledgeable about healthcare, the patient experience and interested in research. A professional background in healthcare or research is not essential.

A disease registry is a special database that contains information about people diagnosed with a specific type of disease.

〰️ more information on Irish Skin Foundation website 〰️

A disease registry is a special database that contains information about people diagnosed with a specific type of disease. 〰️ more information on Irish Skin Foundation website 〰️

Newsflash… 25 November 2021

€500 annual grant for wigs on the way for those suffering hair loss from illness

(Irish Times report)

The grant will be available from the end of May 2022. The grant will only be available for hair loss in respect of a disease and not due to aging or other natural causes. It will be subject to the normal conditions of the treatment benefit scheme in terms of the required number of PRSI contributions. Legislative provisions for this measure will be set out in the social welfare Bill 2021, which will be published and brought through the Houses of the Oireachtas…

We are a small group of committed volunteers who offer our time and experiences to help others who are on the Alopecia Areata journey.

All of us are already living with Alopecia Areata.

We offer support through meetings, regular email updates, Facebook presence, including a specific Facebook page for children, a website with the latest alopecia related articles and research, plus an option to chat with one of us via Zoom.