Blogs

Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

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Jemma's Journey to JAK Inhibitor Treatment

Dr Jemma Boyle shares her experiences with alopecia areata, and her petition campaigning for the government to fund baricitinib Read more

Laid bare, but happy in our own skin

Tom shares his experience of alopecia areata, and taking part in a photoshoot and meeting others with alopecia for the first time.. Read more

A male perspective on alopecia

David shares his experience of alopecia areata.. Read more

My Wig-Free Week for Alopecia UK

Alopecia UK Trustee Emma is going wig-free in public for the first time this September to raise funds and awareness for Alopecia UK. Read more

Embracing Alopecia Universalis: A Year of Growth, Resilience, and Support

Professional referee George shares his journey with alopecia universalis Read more

Wanting to go wig-free? Five tips to give you confidence

Confidence Coach Lizi Jackson-Barrett gives her tips for those thinking about losing the wig but feeling daunted about that first step.. Read more

Belonging

Matt shares his experience of taking part in an alopecia photography project and meeting others with alopecia for the first time Read more

A photographer's response to his alopecia universalis condition

Earlier this year, London-based photographer Orlando Gili organised a photoshoot for men with alopecia. Read more

Alopecia UK research impact award winner Dr Matthew Wynne shares his experience at EHRS

In this blog, Dr Matthew Wynne talks about his research and his experience at the EHRS conference, including his award from Alopecia UK.. Read more

10 things we hate about alopecia

This Alopecia Awareness Month we have two blogs reflecting on the the things we love and hate about alopecia. This blog is the 10 things we hate about alopecia.. Read more

10 things we love about alopecia

This Alopecia Awareness Month we have two blogs reflecting on the the things we love and hate about alopecia. This blog is the 10 things we love about alopecia.. Read more

Building My Narrative

Alopecia UK CEO reflects on how far she has come in her journey with alopecia, and how building your own narrative can be a powerful and empowering process.. Read more

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Alopecia UK Youth Network: Playwriting Workshop (Online)

A space for young people with alopecia (age 13-17) to learn more about what goes into writing a play, what makes a great story and where to find inspiration.
AUK Advent Appeal

Please consider a gift to Alopecia UK this December
Ritlecitinib is not recommended by NICE in draft guidance

Following a committee meeting in September, NICE has published its draft guidance for ritlecitinib
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Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.
Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata is thought to be an autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall out, usually in usually in round or oval patches on the scalp or other places on the body that grow hair, such as the beard, eyebrows or eyelashes. Types of Alopecia Areata include Patchy Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, Alopecia Universalis, Alopecia Barbae, Diffuse Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Ophiasis.
Responding to the events from the 2022 Oscars

We respond to the events from the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony and the actions of Will Smith
A Guide to Wigs

Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.
Androgenetic Alopecia (Pattern Hair Loss)

Male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair loss. Hairs falls out in a well-defined pattern in men, whereas in women, the hair usually becomes thinner all over the head rather than receding from the temples.
Lichen Planopilaris (Scarring Alopecia)

Primary Scarring Alopecias (also known as cicatricial alopecias or scarring hair loss) are a group of conditions that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. In Lichen Planopilaris, patches of scalp appear, most commonly on the sides, front and lower back of the scalp.
Telogen Effluvium

With Telogen Effluvium more hairs than usual move into the telogen (resting) phase and shed, so you may notice more hair falling out than usual. Telogen Effluvium is often caused by a physical or psychological trigger and often resolves itself spontaneously.
Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?
Hair Loss After Illness, including Covid-19

We asked Alopecia UK Research Committee member Professor Andrew Messenger to answer some questions about hair loss after illness.

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