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  1. 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, in the research domains of psychology, dermatology and immunology. 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 Lay Research Panel. This ensures we support research of the highest scientific quality, and also makes sure the aims of the project align with the priorities of people who are living with alopecia. 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: 8th November, 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: 24th May, 2023

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Determining the key components of psychological support to facilitate adjustment in individuals with alopecia areata

Determining the key components of psychological support to facilitate adjustment in individuals with alopecia areata

Forming a consensus from experts on what forms the best recipe for psychological support for people with alopecia areata. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2022

Updated: 9th November, 2023

Author: Niels Bootsma

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: 1st February, 2023

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

Updated: 31st January, 2023

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: 31st January, 2023

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Global Registry of Alopecia areata disease Severity and treatment Safety (GRASS) UK

Global Registry of Alopecia areata disease Severity and treatment Safety (GRASS) UK

A registry study monitoring the effectiveness and safety of treatments for alopecia areata in the UK, which will allow comparinons with global data. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2022

Updated: 31st January, 2023

Author: Niels Bootsma

Immunometabolism in Alopecia Areata

Immunometabolism in Alopecia Areata

Investigating how hair cells get their energy to find out if this system is disrupted in alopecia areata. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2022

Updated: 31st January, 2023

Author: Niels Bootsma

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

Updated: 20th June, 2023

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: 31st January, 2023

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

Updated: 31st January, 2023

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: 18th July, 2023

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

Updated: 31st January, 2023

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

Updated: 9th August, 2023

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

Updated: 18th July, 2023

Author: Carolyn Johnson

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