Research

A clinical-pathological digital imaging approach to improve diagnosis of alopecia

A research project aiming to improve diagnosis of all types of alopecia, led by Dr Jakharia-shah Read more

A round-up of research from EHRS 2023

AUK's Research and Liaison Manager Dr Niels Bootsma provides a summary of the research from the European Hair Research Society's conference in Sheffield Read more

Alopecia and Me

An online study which aims to understand better the link between alopecia areata and psychological and emotional distress, and the impact this condition has on people's lives. Read more

Alopecia areata research funding (currently not accepting new applications)

Open call for research into the causes and cures for alopecia areata. Read more

Alopecia Biobank (Glasgow)

The Alopecia Biobank is collecting samples of blood, skin swabs, skin biopsies and stool from volunteers with AA, AT and AU, to investigate how immune cells cause hair loss. Read more

Alopecia Biobank; 4 years on

Alopecia researcher Kym Bain provides on update on her continued research into alopecia areata Read more

Alopecia research priorities

The Hair Loss Priority Setting Partnership identified two Top 10 lists of research priorities. Read more

Alopecia UK Attends First Barcelona Hair Meeting

Alopecia UK were pleased to attend the recent the recent hair research meeting in Spain Read more

Alopecia UK Introduces New PhD Bursary

Thanks to a generous legacy, Alopecia UK has introduced a PhD Bursary available to researchers wanting to explore alopecia areata. Read more

Alopecia UK Research Committee Changes

We welcome three new members to our Research Committee and say farewell to two founding members. 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

Amrit Shares Findings from Adolescents' & Parents' Study

Huddersfield University graduate Amrit Bhatti shares the findings from her PhD study Read more

Attending my first research conference

Alopecia UK CEO Sue talks about attending her first research conference in October 2022 Read more

AUK Funded Projects

Details on projects that have been awarded funding by Alopecia UK, including the latest updates Read more

Beyond the dominoes: finding common paths for autoimmune diseases

Alopecia UK has joined a new partnership called Connect Immune Research, which aims to help researchers working in different fields to collaborate, share ideas and find new solutions. Read more

Body Image and Self-Esteem in Women with Alopecia

Jessica tells about her study, looking at body image and self esteem in women with alopecia. Read more

Coeliac Disease and Micronutrient deficiency in Alopecia Areata

A study to determine if there is an association between alopecia areata and coeliac disease and if a gluten free diet can stimulate hair regrowth in some patients. Read more

Connect Immune Research Launch Lab Placement Grants

Alopecia UK is contributing to funding lab placement grants for early career researchers via a new scheme from Connect Immune Research Read more

Latest

Platelet hyperactivity in alopecia areata

A research project at Leeds Beckett University, investigating the role of platelets (type of blood cell) in alopecia areata
Sue's 5k a Day in May page for Alopecia UK

I am raising funds and awareness by walking 5k a day in May for Alopecia UK because its a charity close to my heart.
Exploring emotions in adolescent hair pulling

Research study on the experiences of young people aged 13-18 who pull hair from anywhere on their body, in a way that feels difficult to control
Robyn’s Parish walk to peel in aid of Alopecia UK

I’d like to raise money for Alopecia UK because even though Alopecia is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, there hasn’t yet been a cure found. The money raised will go towards research projects and support groups for children and adults affected.

Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.
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.
Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?
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.
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.