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North
American Hair Research Society (NAHRS)
The North American Hair Research Society (NAHRS) is a nonprofit
group dedicated to the advancement of hair research in The
United States and Canada. Its membership includes individuals
located worldwide working in academia, dermatology clinics,
and industry. Conferences and discussion groups are held on
an occasional basis. It contributes to the international hair
research scene and organizes international conventions jointly
with other hair research societies.
European
Hair Research Society (EHRS)
The European Hair Research Society (EHRS) is a non-profit
group dedicated to the advancement of hair research in European
countries. Its membership includes individuals located worldwide
working in academia, dermatology clinics, and industry. It
holds a conference each year for members and non-members alike
to present and discuss hair research. It contributes to the
international hair research scene and organizes international
conventions jointly with other hair research societies.
Cicatricial
Alopecia Research Foundation
Cicatricial (scarring) alopecia refers to a group of rare
disorders which destroy the hair follicle and replace it with
scar tissue, thereby causing permanent hair loss. Founded
in 2001, the Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation has
offices in Los Angeles, and works to access patients, the
medical community and the public through its website, Patient
Conference and association with leading researchers and clinicians.
The Foundation's commitment to research is reflected through
participation in scientific meetings, education programs,
and its research program that provides grants to investigators
around the world who seek to enhance our knowledge about this
difficult group of diseases.
National
Alopecia Areata Foundation
The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) based in California,
has a network of support groups across the US and beyond for
those with alopecia areata. The Organization provides information
on alopecia areata and raises funds for hair research.
