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The Charles Institute of Dermatology at the UCD School of Medicine is researching links between Alopecia Areata and Coeliac Disease. They are trying to determine how commonly these conditions co-exist.
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National and International Skin Registry Solutions CLG (NISR) is seeking an Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema patient and an Alopecia Areata patient to join the Executive Committees of two new skin registries for people living with these conditions.
What is a NISR?
NISR is a not-for-profit organisation which builds and maintains skin registries, both in Ireland and Internationally.
What is a NISR skin registry?
NISR registries are longitudinal observational studies of dermatological conditions. NISR is currently managing 5 registries, the Irish Epidermolysis Bullosa Registry, the Irish arm of the UK-Irish Atopic Eczema Systemic Therapy Registry (A-STAR), an Alopecia Areata registry (GRASS) and two Coronavirus specific registries for Alopecia and Atopic Dermatitis.
How can I become involved as a patient advocate?
NISR has two new registries which are now enrolling patients across Ireland. They are seeking an Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema patient and also an Alopecia Areata patient to join the Executive Committees of each registry. As a committee member, you will have the opportunity to provide input and advice on the delivery of registry data and ensure the voice of patients is heard throughout the life of the registry. NISR is looking for patients who are generally knowledgeable about healthcare, the patient experience and interested in research. A professional background in healthcare or research is not essential.
A disease registry is a special database that contains information about people diagnosed with a specific type of disease.
〰️ more information on Irish Skin Foundation website 〰️
A disease registry is a special database that contains information about people diagnosed with a specific type of disease. 〰️ more information on Irish Skin Foundation website 〰️
gov.ie Treatment Benefit Scheme (updated 28/5/2022)
gov.ie - List of Hair Replacement Product Suppliers by County (www.gov.ie)
Further names will be added to the list of suppliers as applications to join the Scheme are processed.
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Government to give €500 grants for wigs or hair transplants – Donegal Daily
Alopecia sufferers and cancer patients to get €500 towards wigs and hairpieces - Independent.ie
Alopecia is in the news…
Oscars 2022 opens wide the discussion about alopecia.
Alopecia Updates in the news…
Study Identifies Patient Assessments Useful for Adolescents With Alopecia Areata (ajmc.com) (26 May 2022)
Causes and Risk Factors for Alopecia Universalis | Everyday Health (reviewed 23 May 2022)
Alopecia areata: 1 in 3 people regrow hair with arthritis drug - Medical News Today
Determining the incidence and prevalence of alopecia areata - Contemporary Pediatrics
Know all about Alopecia Areata - Times of India (indiatimes.com)
Oscars Slap Shines New Spotlight on Alopecia Areata | BioSpace
New Trial Data Show Hair Growth in More Alopecia Areata Patients - Medscape
Newsflash… 25 November 2021
€500 annual grant for wigs on the way for those suffering hair loss from illness
(Irish Times report)
The grant will be available from the end of May 2022. The grant will only be available for hair loss in respect of a disease and not due to aging or other natural causes. It will be subject to the normal conditions of the treatment benefit scheme in terms of the required number of PRSI contributions. Legislative provisions for this measure will be set out in the social welfare Bill 2021, which will be published and brought through the Houses of the Oireachtas…