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  • People with Alopecia wanted for new GRIDD study

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Ritlecitinib is not recommended by NICE in draft guidance

Ritlecitinib is not recommended by NICE in draft guidance

Following a committee meeting in September, NICE has published its draft guidance for ritlecitinib Read more

Published: 24th November, 2023

Updated: 29th November, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Farewell to Simon Ray who leaves Alopecia UK after 8 years

Farewell to Simon Ray who leaves Alopecia UK after 8 years

Simon Ray is leaving the Alopecia UK Trustee Board Read more

Published: 8th November, 2023

Updated: 10th November, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Whatever Trevor - New Children's Story Book

Whatever Trevor - New Children's Story Book

Caroline Ward has published a new story book designed to help children affected by alopecia Read more

Published: 27th October, 2023

Updated: 31st October, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Are you the Treasurer we are looking for?

Are you the Treasurer we are looking for?

Alopecia UK is currently recruiting a Treasurer to join our Trustee Board Read more

Published: 26th October, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Could you join the Alopecia UK Trustee Board?

Could you join the Alopecia UK Trustee Board?

Alopecia UK is looking for new Trustees to join our Board Read more

Published: 26th October, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

NICE Dismiss Alopecia UK's Baricitinib Appeal

NICE Dismiss Alopecia UK's Baricitinib Appeal

NICE continue to not recommend baricitinib, currently the only licensed treatment in the UK, for the treatment of severe alopecia areata. Read more

Published: 25th October, 2023

Updated: 10th November, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Farewell to Kerry Montgomery

Farewell to Kerry Montgomery

Alopecia UK says goodbye to Kerry Montgomery as she embarks on the next step in her career.. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Work with us: Children's Sessional Workers 2023/2024

Work with us: Children's Sessional Workers 2023/2024

We are looking for more sessional workers to support our regional events delivery for children, young people and their families. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2023

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

Celebrating a Super September!

Celebrating a Super September!

We take a look back on Alopecia Awareness Month 2023.. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2023

Updated: 17th October, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Could you or your business sponsor free tickets for children?

Could you or your business sponsor free tickets for children?

We’re looking for people or businesses (alopecia related or not) to sponsor free tickets for children with alopecia to attend our Alton Towers event. Could you help? Read more

Published: 9th October, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

Elizachella - Family Festival Raises Huge Total for AUK!

Elizachella - Family Festival Raises Huge Total for AUK!

Family festival fundraising event Elizachella is a big success! Read more

Published: 6th September, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Cameron Wins Hannah Dennis Alopecia Awareness Award 2023!

Cameron Wins Hannah Dennis Alopecia Awareness Award 2023!

11-year-old Cameron Eiko Scott has been awarded the 2023 Hannah Dennis Alopecia Awareness Award Read more

Published: 31st August, 2023

Updated: 1st September, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

September is here again; Welcome to Alopecia Awareness Month 2023!

September is here again; Welcome to Alopecia Awareness Month 2023!

Alopecia UK CEO welcomes you to Alopecia Awareness Month 2023 Read more

Published: 31st August, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Emily and Madeleine are Stepping Ahead this Alopecia Awareness Month!

Emily and Madeleine are Stepping Ahead this Alopecia Awareness Month!

Two ten year olds are raising awareness and funds for Alopecia UK this September Read more

Published: 21st August, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Alopecia UK welcomes Chris Philipsborn as its new Chair of Trustees

Alopecia UK welcomes Chris Philipsborn as its new Chair of Trustees

Simon Ray has stepped down as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Alopecia UK. Simon is succeeded by Chris Philipsborn as Chair from August 2023. Read more

Published: 18th August, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Socioeconomic Burden of Alopecia Areata Study Results

Socioeconomic Burden of Alopecia Areata Study Results

Alopecia UK and the Centre for Appearance Research have published their study exploring the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata Read more

Published: 7th August, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Baricitinib - Consultation on NHS Access - Update

Baricitinib - Consultation on NHS Access - Update

NICE has confirmed that it will not recommend baricitinib for routine commissioning on the NHS for severe alopecia areata Read more

Published: 7th August, 2023

Updated: 25th August, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Summarising our Support Survey Results

Summarising our Support Survey Results

We provide a summary of the results of our recent Support survey.. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Will you Challenge Yourself this Alopecia Awareness Month?

Will you Challenge Yourself this Alopecia Awareness Month?

We are looking for Charity Champions to raise awareness and funds this September! Read more

Published: 4th August, 2023

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Looking back at the European Hair Research Society conference

Looking back at the European Hair Research Society conference

Last month, Team AUK attended the EHRS conference in Sheffield. Read about how we got on... Read more

Published: 10th July, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Your opinion matters! Support provision survey open now!

Your opinion matters! Support provision survey open now!

Alopecia UK is looking for feedback about the work we do under our Support aim via a short survey to our community Read more

Published: 7th July, 2023

Updated: 10th July, 2023

Author: Naomi Hall

FDA Approval for Ritlectitinib for Severe Alopecia Areata

FDA Approval for Ritlectitinib for Severe Alopecia Areata

On 23 June 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ritlecitinib (brand name Litfulo) for the treatment of severe alopecia areata, marking the second FDA-approved treatment for the condition in adults, and the first for children ages 12 and up. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Alopecia UK and CTSP Launch New CPD Accredited Course for Health Care Professionals

Alopecia UK and CTSP Launch New CPD Accredited Course for Health Care Professionals

In collaboration with the College of Trichological Science and Practice (CTSP), Alopecia UK is delighted to announce the launch of a new online course ‘Introduction to the Psychology of Hair Loss and Scalp Conditions’. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Linzi is an Absolute Gem of a Fundraiser!

Linzi is an Absolute Gem of a Fundraiser!

Linzi Brack of Diamond Wig Bank North East tells us about her recent landmark fundraising total.. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2023

Updated: 21st June, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

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  • Alopecia UK Youth Network: Playwriting Workshop (Online)

    Alopecia UK Youth Network: Playwriting Workshop (Online)

    A space for young people with alopecia (age 13-17) to learn more about what goes into writing a play, what makes a great story and where to find inspiration.

  • AUK Advent Appeal

    AUK Advent Appeal

    Please consider a gift to Alopecia UK this December

  • Ritlecitinib is not recommended by NICE in draft guidance

    Ritlecitinib is not recommended by NICE in draft guidance

    Following a committee meeting in September, NICE has published its draft guidance for ritlecitinib

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  • Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.

  • Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

    Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata

  • 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

    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

    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.

  • 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.

  • Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?

  • Hair Loss After Illness, including Covid-19

    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.

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