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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: 28th July, 2020

Author: Carolyn Johnson

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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

Author: Carolyn Johnson

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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

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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

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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

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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

Author: Carolyn Johnson

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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

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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

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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

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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

Author: Carolyn Johnson

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