CARF received two prestigious Gold Triangle Awards at the 10th Annual Gold Triangle Awards ceremony held on July 27th, 2006 in San Diego.

One award was for the First Cicatricial Alopecia Patient Conference held in San Francisco in August 2005, where the lives of 60 individuals were changed forever as a result of participating in the historic event. Cicatricial (scarring) alopecia includes a group of rare disorders that are difficult to treat and cause permanent hair loss, often with much pain, itching and burning. Patients describe their symptoms as “hair on fire.” At the Conference, patients from across the United States, their families, doctors and nurses had the opportunity to meet other patients, learn about the latest treatments and cosmetic solutions, ask questions of expert clinicians and researchers, participate in small group discussions, share experiences, make friends, and offer support.

A second award was for CARF’s website, www.carfintl.org, which is the sole educational forum in the world dedicated to serving individuals with cicatricial alopecia, the medical community and the general public. The unique website provides easy access to important current information including Frequently Asked Questions answered by CARF’s Scientific Advisors, all leading clinicians and researchers. The site also contains photographic illustrations, up to date references, and information about opportunities to meet other people with an interest in hair and these rare disorders.