AIPAF ODV

AIPAF (Associazione Italiana Pazienti Alopecia Areata and Friends) is an Italian patient association and volunteer organization focused on alopecia areata and the people affected by it. It works to inform patients, families, and the wider public, while promoting understanding of a condition that can have both clinical and emotional effects. The association shares educational resources, news, interviews, podcasts, personal stories, and practical tutorials through its website and magazine. Its materials include a White Paper, a report on the cost of illness, information about pharmacological treatments, and a guide to emotional wellbeing for patients and families.

AIPAF also supports advocacy and policy engagement, reports on regional assistance and contributions, and highlights research and clinical trial information. It organizes scientific events, community gatherings, and awareness initiatives, including the Alopecia Areata Day, which provides information about free visits and how to book them. Through these activities, AIPAF connects people affected by alopecia areata with useful information, community perspectives, and opportunities to participate in public discussion.