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  1. Our Research
  2. Our Research Projects

Our Research Projects

Alopecia UK has been funding research since we became involved with the Hair Loss Priority Setting Partnership in 2013. We have funded a variety of projects, from psychology to basic science. Each of these projects is only possible thanks to the generous support of our members.

Every project is approved by our research committee and our panel of people affected by alopecia, to make sure we are supporting research of the highest scientific quality. Your support of our research projects means we can keep investing in research and get closer to a cure.

Application of ‘Nanokicking’ in immune disorders

Application of ‘Nanokicking’ in immune disorders

An innovative project to use vibrations (Nanokick stimulation) for the treatment of alopecia areata Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Updated: 20th May, 2022

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Coeliac Disease and Micronutrient deficiency in Alopecia Areata

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

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2021

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Do You See You? Impact of Media Representation on Women with Alopecia

Do You See You? Impact of Media Representation on Women with Alopecia

A research study to find out how people with alopecia react to the visual representation of alopecia and hair loss in the media. Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2020

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Early treatment to prevent Alopecia Areata Progression

Early treatment to prevent Alopecia Areata Progression

A feasibility study to determine if early access to treatment can improve outcomes for people with alopecia areata. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Genome-wide meta-analysis and comprehensive functional annotation of susceptibility loci in female frontal fibrosing alopecia

Genome-wide meta-analysis and comprehensive functional annotation of susceptibility loci in female frontal fibrosing alopecia

A study of genes associated with an increased risk of developing frontal fibrosing alopecia Read more

Published: 28th August, 2020

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Glasgow Biobank for Alopecia Research

Glasgow Biobank for Alopecia Research

A collection of samples of blood, skin swabs, skin, and stool from volunteers with AA, AT and AU, for research into the causes of alopecia areata Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Carolyn Johnson

James Lind Priority Setting Partnership (PSP): Hair Loss

James Lind Priority Setting Partnership (PSP): Hair Loss

This project asked people whose life is affected by hair loss and people involved in treating hair loss to think about what's wrong with existing treatments and what future research they would like to see. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Microbiota Signature of Alopecias

Microbiota Signature of Alopecias

A study by Dr Higgins, from Imperial College London, to perform an in-depth analysis to determine the microbiome signatures of six different types of alopecia. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2020

Updated: 30th July, 2020

Author: Carolyn Johnson

MicroRNA targets in Scarring Alopecia

MicroRNA targets in Scarring Alopecia

A study looking at the role of microRNAs and associated pathways in scarring alopecia. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Molecular exploration of male frontal fibrosing alopecia

Molecular exploration of male frontal fibrosing alopecia

A project looking at the genes involved in development of frontal fibrosing alopecia in men. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2021

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Seeking the trigger for alopecia areata

Seeking the trigger for alopecia areata

A research study to examine if trichohyalin triggers and/or enhances the autoimmune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata Read more

Published: 14th January, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

The effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive group therapy for social anxiety symptoms in people living with alopecia areata

The effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive group therapy for social anxiety symptoms in people living with alopecia areata

A single cases series to study the impact of mindfulness on symptoms of social anxiety in people with alopecia areata Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Carolyn Johnson

The Role of Antigen Presenting Cells in Alopecia Areata

The Role of Antigen Presenting Cells in Alopecia Areata

A research project looking at the immune cells involved in alopecia areata. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Carolyn Johnson

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • Online Groups

    Online Groups

    Links to our online groups for adults, young people, children and parents of children with alopecia.

  • 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.

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