Scarring Alopecia Foundation - SAF

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.
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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.
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09/19/2025

Exciting news! Dr. Benjamin Unger of Mt. Sinai Medical School will lead a webinar for Scarring Alopecia Awareness Month on evidence-based therapies and emerging treatments on September 26 at 7:30 pm EST. For those of you not familiar with Dr. Ungar, he is the Director, Alopecia Center of Excellence and a physician investigator in the phase 2a trial of brepocitinib for scarring Alopecia.

08/15/2025

Hear about latest research and treatments! Watch the conference video for $99: Featuring medical experts Dr. Jerry Shapiro, Dr. Maryanne Senna, Dr. Benjamin Unger, Dr. Maria Hordinsky. https://hubs.ly/Q03CY2Hw0

08/08/2025

Couldn't make it to our Nashville conference? Purchase a video of the Saturday sessions for $99!

08/08/2025

Couldn't make it to our Nashville conference? Purchase a video of the Saturday sessions for $99!

08/05/2025

Greetings! Please read the latest study review by one of our medical student volunteers, Soneet Dhillon, MD:

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), also known as male- or female-pattern baldness, is a common cause of hair thinning and balding as people age. Many people find this distressing, and while there are some medications like minoxidil and finasteride to treat it, other options are limited. Low-level laser th...