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Children and Young People

To find face to face support groups for children and young people in the UK, please click here.

‘Talking about alopecia’

‘Talking about alopecia’

New animation film; 'Talking about alopecia' featuring the voices of young people with alopecia. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Updated: 22nd August, 2022

Author: Naomi Hall

Advice and Resources for Parents

Advice and Resources for Parents

Resources, advice and information for parents and carers to help manage the practical and emotional impact of your child's alopecia Read more

Published: 26th April, 2018

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

Advice for children and young people with alopecia

Advice for children and young people with alopecia

Including fact sheets for varying age groups and helpful links Read more

Published: 21st May, 2018

Updated: 22nd August, 2022

Author: Naomi Hall

Alopecia UK interview with Matt Lucas

Alopecia UK interview with Matt Lucas

A fantastic team of mini-Alopecia UK representatives did an amazing job for us when they interviewed the one and only Matt Lucas! Read more

Published: 26th February, 2021

Updated: 22nd August, 2022

Author: Naomi Hall

Comments: 1

Children and Young Person Mailing List

Children and Young Person Mailing List

Parents here is where you can sign up to our mailing list to hear about resources, meetings and events created for children and young people with alopecia. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2019

Updated: 25th September, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

How to answer questions about alopecia

In this short animation film young children share how they respond to questions about their alopecia. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2021

Updated: 22nd August, 2022

Author: Naomi Hall

Join the Youth Voice Board

Join the Youth Voice Board

The Youth Voice Board help steer the charity to provide better services and resources for young people with alopecia. We are recruiting new members! Read more

Published: 1st July, 2022

Updated: 17th October, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

Ninja Warrior (Leeds)

Ninja Warrior (Leeds)

Children with alopecia and their family can join us for a visit to the Ninja Warrior Adventure Park Read more

Start: 27th January, 2024 at 3:30pm

End: 27th January, 2024 at 5:45pm

Published: 21st November, 2023

Updated: 27th November, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

Location: Ramshead Approach, Seacroft, Leeds , LS14 1NH

Online Meetings for children with alopecia

Online Meetings for children with alopecia

Details of online meetings in 2022 for children with alopecia up to age 12. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2021

Updated: 9th September, 2022

Author: Naomi Hall

Online meetings for young people with alopecia

Online meetings for young people with alopecia

Details of online meetings in 2022 for young people with alopecia age 13 - 18 Read more

Published: 14th December, 2021

Updated: 9th September, 2022

Author: Naomi Hall

Pottery Painting at Clay Cottage (Rayleigh)

Pottery Painting at Clay Cottage (Rayleigh)

Children with alopecia and their family can join us for an afternoon of pottery painting! Read more

Start: 13th January, 2024 at 3:00pm

End: 13th January, 2024 at 5:00pm

Published: 6th October, 2023

Updated: 24th November, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

Location: The Clay Cottage, Lubbards Lodge, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9QG

PowerPoint Presentations

PowerPoint Presentations

PowerPoint presentations created for different age groups for use in schools or clubs. These presentations are suitable for use by young people, parents, peers and professionals. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2018

Updated: 22nd August, 2022

Author: Naomi Hall

Request your Schools Pack

Request your Schools Pack

Information for schools (and organisations working with young people) to help support young people with alopecia. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2021

Updated: 27th September, 2022

Author: Naomi Hall

Science Workshop (Birmingham)

Science Workshop (Birmingham)

Children with alopecia and their family can join us for an interactive Science Workshop including potions, sweet treat experiments and slime making! Read more

Start: 20th January, 2024 at 1:30pm

End: 20th January, 2024 at 4:00pm

Published: 22nd October, 2023

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

Location: West Heath Community Centre, Hampstead House, Condover Road, West Heath, B31 3QY

Story Booklets

Story Booklets

Videos of our 'My First Day' story booklet range Read more

Published: 7th September, 2018

Updated: 22nd August, 2022

Author: Naomi Hall

Trip to AirHop Trampoline Park (Bristol)

Trip to AirHop Trampoline Park (Bristol)

Children with alopecia and their family can join us for a visit to a trampoline park in Bristol Read more

Start: 10th February, 2024 at 1:30pm

End: 10th February, 2024 at 4:30pm

Published: 7th November, 2023

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

Location: Unit 5 Britannia Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5TA

Trip to Alton Towers 2024

Trip to Alton Towers 2024

Join us for our annual trip to Alton Towers. This event is open to ALL (adults and children with alopecia and their families/partners/friends). Read more

Start: 6th April, 2024 at 8:30am

End: 6th April, 2024 at 6:00pm

Published: 12th September, 2023

Updated: 14th November, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

Location: Alton Towers Theme Park, Farley Lane, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB

Youth Network

Youth Network

The Alopecia UK Youth Network aims to provide young people affected by alopecia (ages 13-17) with the resources needed to live well with hair loss. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2023

Updated: 26th September, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

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  • Alopecia UK Youth Network: Playwriting Workshop (Online)

    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

    AUK Advent Appeal

    Please consider a gift to Alopecia UK this December

  • Ritlecitinib is not recommended by NICE in draft guidance

    Ritlecitinib is not recommended by NICE in draft guidance

    Following a committee meeting in September, NICE has published its draft guidance for ritlecitinib

  • Norwich

    Norwich

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  • Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    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

    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

    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

    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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