Help patients with Alopecia Areata and win a free trip.(DNA NEWS)

From: Dermatology Nursing | Date: December 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

We are fortunate to have a natural partnership between the Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA) and the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) to promote the Alopecia Areata Registry.

With the DNA's mission highlighting the importance to develop and promote education and nursing leadership in dermatologic care, and NAAF's mission to support research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, to support those with the disease and to educate the public about alopecia areata, a common connection would be working with the patients, in a clinical setting, in an ...

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