Participate in Research

Below are the details of alopecia research projects currently recruiting participants, by researchers that have contacted us. The studies listed here have been reviewed and approved by a Research Ethics Committee and are checked by AUK prior to being listed here.

This is not a complete list of all alopecia research studies which may be taking place, only those for which researchers have asked us to help them recruit participants. If you have questions about alopecia research studies, or are a researchers wishing to have their study listed, please get in touch with [email protected]

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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.
Get involved in Alopecia Awareness Month

This Alopecia Awareness Month, we'd love your help to raise awareness of alopecia by sharing real voices from our community.
Summer research update

A quarterly update of UK and global research activity, including developments in the clinical trial and regulatory space.
Help Shape a New Alopecia UK Community Fundraising Event

We're exploring the idea of launching a brand-new fundraising walk for the alopecia community—and we'd love your help shaping it.

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)

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

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

Participate in Research

Alopecia + Us

Alopecia Areata Biobank (Glasgow)

Research study on online peer support spaces for alopecia areata

The Alopecia Areata Rapid Access Clinic

The Medical Dismissal Study