This website has been created to provide information about the cicatricial alopecias for patients, their families and physicians, as well as the public. CARF has grown from a group of seven patients to include more than 1,800 patients who have received information through our patient support and educational work–newsletters, support groups, conferences, and website. CARF has patients subscribed in 91 countries, all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico.