Support Groups and Helpful Links

Please note that support groups and contact within our social media is private and confidential.

Safety is of the utmost importance to our members.

About Support Groups

Going along to a group for the first time can be nerve racking, especially if you’re not used to talking about your hair loss or have only recently admitted it to yourself. You may be able to arrange to meet one or two group members separately first. Alternatively please do not feel uncomfortable about bringing a member of your family or friend, this can be can be as many as you want. At the end of the day you are the person who matters and needs support, so you are comfortable and that is important to us.

Sometimes just being in the same room as people who share your problem can give you a boost, but if you really want to make the most of a support group, you’ll need to be proactive. Remember that the other members will just be ordinary people like you – it’s unlikely they are trained counsellors. If you think it might help you to discuss a particular topic, you should raise it yourself. Ask one or two members separately first if you’re not sure what will fit in with the usual way the group works.

Peer support in a friendly, safe environment.

A place to share experiences

 

Working to improve the lives of those affected by Alopecia

An international forum offering photos, videos, blogs and support to all members.

The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) is a national charity supporting people skin conditions. It provides reliable and independent information reviewed by Irish-based dermatologists, nurses and patients.

Telephone: 01 486 6280 Email: info@irishskin.ie 

A community offering mentoring, advocacy, support and advice.

In this short documentary ‘Shedding’, three individuals talk about alopecia and the ways it has impacted on their lives. We hope the film will reach people far and wide to help raise awareness of alopecia.

Documentary about Alopecia (33m)

Part 1 Afternoon Express focuses on Alopecia Areata. In advance of Alopecia Awareness Month, the programme features schoolteacher Inge Palvie, and radio personality Kelly Pearce, both Alopecia Warriors – as they share their stories and encourage others who are in the same boat.

Part 2 Afternoon Express focuses on Alopecia Areata. In advance of Alopecia Awareness Month, the programme features schoolteacher Inge Palvie, and radio personality Kelly Pearce, both Alopecia Warriors – as they share their stories and encourage others who are in the same boat.

 

The following AJMC® video series is being sponsored by Pfizer Inc. The speakers in these short videos are Dr Neil Minkoff, the chief medical officer of Coeus Healthcare and Consulting, Dr Natasha Mesinkovska, chief scientific officer of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (https://www.naaf.org) and an associate professor at the University of California at Irvine, and Dr Brett King, associate professor of dermatology at the Yale University School of Medicine.

 

International Alopecia Day

International Alopecia Day™ is the first Saturday of August, around the world. This is a day when people with Alopecia Areata celebrate our pride and raise awareness.

International Alopecia Day Videos

International Alopecia Day® 2022

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