Scarring Alopecia Foundation - SAF

12/05/2025

11/27/2025

This is the first of journal publications based on the results of CAPAIR study. A thousand thanks to the survey participants and the UCLA team. Publications are a great way to increase our visibility for future clinical trials!

11/23/2025

11/21/2025

Please visit Scarring Alopecia Foundation (https://scarringalopecia.org/). We are a patient funded organization.

11/16/2025

We are excited to share with you our accomplishments of 2025 and goals for 2026! Stay tuned!

11/09/2025

There are so many sub-types of scarring alopecia. Dissecting Cellulitis is less commonly known, and primarily impacts African-American men. Research associate Keyarah Grullon wrote this medical article review:

Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by painful nodules, draining sinus tracts, and scarring alopecia. Research on treatment is limited, and responses vary between patients.  This retrospective cohort included 106 patients with DCS seen between 2...

10/15/2025

SAF would like to introduce you to some of our volunteer medical professionals that review medical articles on scaring alopecia. These professional help bring us current information in an understandable way. Esema is a student at the Ohio State University College of Medicine and Keyarah is

10/08/2025

Dr. Keira Barr, MD— a dual-board certified dermatologist and pioneer in somatic psycho-dermatology - is featuring in this SAF webinar! It's fascinating! Please follow our YouTube channel.
https://drkeirabarr.com/

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10/03/2025

Here is the YouTube link to Dr. Benjamin Unger's webinar on evidence-based therapies and emerging treatments! Please follow us on YouTube!

10/03/2025

Do you have stomach issues and hair loss? You are not alone. This study reviewed by medical student Valentina Ross Massanes, MS at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile might interest you.

Primary scarring alopecias (PSAs) such as lichen planopilaris (LPP) and frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) cause permanent hair loss, yet their exact causes remain unclear.

09/22/2025

Join the team! We are looking for passionate volunteers to help amplify our social media voice and presence. This would entail posts on SAF webinars, medical articles, events, etc. The time commitment is minimal and it's a way to give back! We can teach you everything you need to know and this would be for one channel (FB or IG or YT).

09/20/2025

Sign up for Dr. Unger's Webinar on 9/26/25 @7:30 PM EST: Evidence Based Therapies and Emerging Interventions. Dr. Unger is a leading research physician, and has worked on recent trials for scarring alopecia.
https://qh7e8.share.hsforms.com/23MW1HyCkSVygMvcZuENNnQ