Professor Andrew Messenger

Profession:

Consultant Dermatologist

Relevant organisations/institutions:

British Association of Dermatologists
European Hair Research Society
British Hair and Nail Society
British Society for Investigative Dermatology

Research areas of interest/specialisms:

Biology and disease of hair growth

Work/academic background:

Andrew is a semi-retired clinical dermatologist. He has had a clinical and research interest in hair disease for many years, including alopecia areata, female pattern hair loss and frontal fibrosing alopecia. Andrew was president of the European Hair Research Society 2004-6, of the North of England Dermatological Society 2008-9 and has been president of the Institute of Trichologists since 2009. Andrew was also Chair of the 7th World Congress for Hair Research in 2013.

Latest

Vicky's fundraising page for Alopecia UK

I am find raising for Alopecia UK as my son has Alopecia Areata.
Emma's Story - Life with the Balds!

Emma shares her story of being diagnosed with three different types of alopecia
My Experience With Alopecia Areata as a Young Professional

Emma discusses having alopecia areata as a young professional
Lisa's fundraising page for Alopecia UK

I am going to be doing 100 squats a day throughout November for Alopecia UK because its a charity close to my heart.

Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

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

Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.
Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia UK Support Groups

Find out exactly what a support group is, where your nearest AUK group is and how to start your own support group.
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.
The ups and the downs

My story includes a brief summary of my alopecia journey. The main focus of my story is about self-acceptance and becoming your own best friend though-out hair loss.
Online Groups

Links to our online support options; Alopecia Cafe, private Facebook groups and Healthunlocked
Advice for children and young people with alopecia

Including fact sheets for varying age groups and helpful links
What we do

Alopecia UK works to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia through aims of support, awareness, research and fundraising.
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.