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  1. Blog

Men's Blogs

My Journey to the Finish Line

My Journey to the Finish Line

Matthew shares his story of having alopecia areata, including his experience with treatment, therapy and brow and scalp micropigmentation. Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 19th November, 2025

Updated: 21st November, 2025

Cap On, Carry On: Further Reflections on Alopecia

Cap On, Carry On: Further Reflections on Alopecia

We catch up with Steve, 3 years after his first blog for Alopecia UK. He shares his continued experience with alopecia areata and cap wearing. Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 13th November, 2025

Updated: 20th November, 2025

Jack's Journey with AU

Jack's Journey with AU

27-year-old Jack shares his experience of living with alopecia universalis Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 4th November, 2024

Updated: 13th June, 2025

Author: Jack Bassett

Tom's journey with alopecia

Tom's journey with alopecia

19-year-old University of Bristol student Tom tells us about his experience Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 25th October, 2024

Updated: 4th November, 2024

Time to Reflect

Time to Reflect

Ivan reflects on his recent participation in a photography project, after over 40 years of living with alopecia universalis Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 26th June, 2024

Updated: 27th June, 2024

Laid bare, but happy in our own skin

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

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 12th October, 2023

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: Tom Rose

A male perspective on alopecia

A male perspective on alopecia

David shares his experience of alopecia areata.. Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 12th October, 2023

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: David Bentley

Belonging

Belonging

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

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 8th September, 2023

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: Matt Watson

Tejai's Story

Tejai's Story

Tejai shares his experience of having alopecia from childhood, and the thoughts and feelings he has experienced Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 17th February, 2023

Updated: 1st March, 2024

My Life With Barry

My Life With Barry

Steve shares his story of living with alopecia areata since 2006 Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 18th October, 2022

Updated: 1st March, 2024

We're All We Need

We're All We Need

Reice shares his experience of alopecia areata Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 18th October, 2022

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: Reice Phillips

Jonah's Story

Jonah's Story

Model and skincare business owner Jonah shares his experience with alopecia areata Read more

Posted to: Men's Blogs

Published: 26th September, 2022

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  • Losing the Battle but Winning the War

    Losing the Battle but Winning the War

    Rebecca's story of overcoming alopecia inspires people to embrace baldness, raise awareness, and win the war against stigma this International Alopecia Day.

  • You Are Not Alone: a Q&A about Growing Up with Alopecia

    You Are Not Alone: a Q&A about Growing Up with Alopecia

    19-year-old Eden answers some questions about growing up with alopecia in this inspiring Q&A blog

  • NICE-recommended treatments for severe alopecia areata; NHS access advice

    NICE-recommended treatments for severe alopecia areata; NHS access advice

    Helping you understand the eligibility criteria for the NICE recommended treatments for severe alopecia areata.

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  • Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

    Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata

  • Alopecia Areata

    Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes sudden, patchy hair loss on the scalp, beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other parts of the body. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds and can vary in severity from small round patches to complete hair loss across the scalp and body.

  • Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.

  • Pattern Hair Loss

    Pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It occurs in both men and women and becomes more common with increasing age. Around 50% of men over 50 and 50% of women over 65 are affected, though it can also start in younger adults and occasionally in early teen years.

  • Lichen Planopilaris (LPP)

    Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a type of scarring alopecia that primarily affects the scalp, most commonly in middle-aged women, although it also occurs in men, young adults, and, rarely, in children.

  • Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?

  • Telogen Effluvium

    In telogen effluvium (TE), more hairs than usual enter the resting phase, leading to increased shedding. Instead of losing up to 100 hairs daily, some people may lose up to 300 hairs a day, resulting in noticeable thinning of hair volume.

  • Why does hair sometimes grow back white after alopecia areata?

  • A Guide to Wigs

    A Guide to Wigs

    Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.

  • Responding to the events from the 2022 Oscars

    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

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