Dear Friends - National Alopecia Areata Foundation

Our Web site:
www.naaf.org
In accord with our Foundation’s
mission, our Web site seeks to
provide visitors with a reliable
source of support, awareness,
and information on research pertaining
to alopecia areata. The
content is divided into the following
sections: Request Information,
Research, News & Events,
Support, Conference, Helpful
Products, Links for Locks, Kids
Konnect, Make a Donation, and
Frequently Asked Questions.
The NAAF Web site is often an
individual’s first source of information
on alopecia areata. With that
in mind, we strive to keep our Web
site empathetic and understanding
yet current and informative.
Brochures and Special
Publications
NAAF produces four main educational
brochures to help people
with alopecia areata. These include
a general overview on the
disease and current treatments for
it, tips on coping, and brochures
for children and for parents.
NAAF also has a special School
Pack that parents can share with
their child’s school principal and
teachers, and this has been in
great demand.
Our Newsletter
NAAF produces a quarterly
newsletter that is continually
praised by its recipients. This newsletter
updates everyone on the
latest medical, research, support,
and cosmetic information. There is
also a special kids’ section.
General Communications
(via telephone, email,
snail mail)
Each year NAAF receives thousands
of requests for information
and support via telephone, email,
and snail mail. All of these requests
are answered promptly and
compassionately.
Annual Patient Conference
The 19th Annual Patient Conference
featured a presentation by
David Norris, MD, Professor at the
University of Colorado Health Sciences
Center in Denver and Chair
of the NAAF Scientific Advisory
Council, on “Recent Progress in
Hair Research and Related Diseases.”
Other key speakers included
Richard Strick, MD, Clinical Professor
of Dermatology at the David
Geffen School of Medicine at
the University of California, Los
Angeles, and a NAAF Scientific
Advisory Council Member, who
discussed “Clinical Aspects of
Alopecia Areata,” and Karen
Mallin, MD, Clinical Professor at
the University of Miami School
of Medicine in Florida, who educated
adults and parents on how
to cope with alopecia areata emotionally.
Regional Update Meetings
NAAF has been holding small
regional meetings throughout
the United States to update local
NAAF donors on the latest
alopecia areata happenings. Five
of these regional meetings were
held in 2004—in Orlando, Florida;
New York City; Fort Myers, Florida;
Woodland Hills, California; and
Washington, DC.
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