We are a Canadian Registered Charity led by volunteers who have personal experience with Alopecia Areata. 

Our purpose is to offer a support network for families living with alopecia areata, raise funds for research, provide education, and promote awareness of this autoimmune disease.


We are a Canadian Registered Charity led by volunteers who have personal experience with Alopecia Areata. 

Our purpose is to offer a support network for families living with alopecia areata, raise funds for research, provide education, and promote awareness of this autoimmune disease.


We are pleased to share the “Attack from Within” alopecia patient video with you. This video follows Christal, Jen, Julia, and Sasha, as they share how alopecia affects their identity, their relationships, and their overall quality of life. This video was developed by Eli Lilly Canada Inc. with participation and endorsement from CANAAF. The Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation community is truly grateful for Lily Canada’s support and partnership in spreading awareness of alopecia areata.

Alopecia Areata

is an autoimmune disease that causes unpredictable hair loss. There is no cure for Alopecia Areata, however there are a variety of treatment options.

There are 7 known types of Alopecia Areata, the most common being Localized Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, and Alopecia Universalis.

Alopecia Areata can affect anyone at any age, often in life-altering ways.


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Your time and experience with Alopecia Areata can make a real difference.

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting CANAAF’s mission and families impacted by alopecia areata.

Pfizer Canada

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting CANAAF’s mission and families impacted by alopecia areata.

Pfizer Canada