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  • New Survey Exploring the Social and Economic Impact of Alopecia Areata

    New Survey Exploring the Social and Economic Impact of Alopecia Areata

    Share your experiences to help people understand the impact of alopecia areata - dispel the myth that 'it's only hair'. Read more

  • Could you be our next Support Group Leader?

    Could you be our next Support Group Leader?

    Can you offer a listening ear to people affected by alopecia? Read more

  • Alopecia UK receives funding to examine the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata

    Alopecia UK receives funding to examine the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata

    Alopecia UK is pleased to announce we have received funding to study the socioeconomic impact of alopecia areata (including alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis) Read more

  • 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. Read more

  • New Survey Exploring the Social and Economic Impact of Alopecia Areata
  • Could you be our next Support Group Leader?
  • Alopecia UK receives funding to examine the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata
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New Survey Exploring the Social and Economic Impact of Alopecia Areata

New Survey Exploring the Social and Economic Impact of Alopecia Areata

Share your experiences to help people understand the impact of alopecia areata - dispel the myth that 'it's only hair'. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 18th May, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

Could you be our next Support Group Leader?

Could you be our next Support Group Leader?

Can you offer a listening ear to people affected by alopecia? Read more

Published: 6th May, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

Becky and Rob rise to the challenge for AUK

Becky and Rob rise to the challenge for AUK

Becky and Rob have raised £700 for Alopecia UK with their sponsored Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge! Read more

Published: 4th May, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

The Hannah Dennis Alopecia Awareness Award 2022

The Hannah Dennis Alopecia Awareness Award 2022

Nominate an inspiring young person for our Hannah Dennis Alopecia Awareness Award 2022! Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Author: Kelly Young

Dr Matthew Harries receives grant to fund alopecia areata research

Dr Matthew Harries receives grant to fund alopecia areata research

Alopecia UK Research Committee member, and leading hair loss specialist, Dr Matthew Harries has received a £81,000 grant from British Skin Foundation to support alopecia areata research Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Updated: 3rd May, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

Just for Men: Developing new support resources

Just for Men: Developing new support resources

Alopecia UK is working to improve and expand the resources available to men affected by alopecia Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

Our Statement on Recent News Events

Our Statement on Recent News Events

Our response to the recent news events from the 2022 Academy Awards Read more

Published: 28th March, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

Could you help shape our EDI Advisory Group?

Could you help shape our EDI Advisory Group?

Are you passionate about building a fairer, more inclusive environment for people with alopecia? Join our EDI Advisory Group! Read more

Published: 4th March, 2022

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Author: Kelly Young

Alopecia Awareness Funding Award Success for Shaday!

Alopecia Awareness Funding Award Success for Shaday!

Say hello to Shaday, the winner of the first Alopecia Awareness Fund award! Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Kelly Young

Why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion matters to us

Why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion matters to us

Here you'll find an update on Alopecia UK's commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2022

Updated: 24th February, 2022

Author: Kelly Young

AUK Service Directory - Now Accepting Applications!

AUK Service Directory - Now Accepting Applications!

We are looking for new businesses to join Alopecia UK's Service Directory. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

Alopecia UK receives funding to examine the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata

Alopecia UK receives funding to examine the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata

Alopecia UK is pleased to announce we have received funding to study the socioeconomic impact of alopecia areata (including alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis) Read more

Published: 7th January, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

Up for a 'Great' Challenge?

Up for a 'Great' Challenge?

Alopecia UK has a handful of places in the Great North Swim, Great North Run and Great South Swim events. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2022

Updated: 9th March, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

2021 - A Charity Round Up

2021 - A Charity Round Up

We take a look back at all the activities at Alopecia UK over the past 12 months Read more

Published: 23rd December, 2021

Updated: 4th March, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

Research Projects Update - December 2021

Research Projects Update - December 2021

Alopecia UK has invested in a new research projects in 2021 Read more

Published: 23rd December, 2021

Updated: 10th February, 2022

Author: Amy Johnson

'Hair: Untold Stories' - Ruth represents alopecia in exhibition

'Hair: Untold Stories' - Ruth represents alopecia in exhibition

A new exhibition at the Horniman Museum and Gardens highlights hair's untold stories, including, thanks to AUK Trustee Ruth McPherson, the story of hair loss. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2021

Author: Amy Johnson

Update on Men's Research Project

Update on Men's Research Project

The latest update on our research project with the Centre for Appearance Research looking at the impact of hair loss on men Read more

Published: 7th December, 2021

Author: Amy Johnson

Sue Schilling joins the AUK team

Sue Schilling joins the AUK team

We welcome Sue Schilling to the staff team at Alopecia UK Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2021

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Author: Amy Johnson

Win a year's supply of headwear with December's VIP prize!

Win a year's supply of headwear with December's VIP prize!

Masumi headwear has kindly donated a WHOLE YEARS supply of headwear for one lucky winner! Read more

Published: 1st December, 2021

Updated: 24th December, 2021

Author: Naomi Hall

Harry Brunt steps down from AUK Trustee Board

Harry Brunt steps down from AUK Trustee Board

After 5 years as a Trustee for Alopecia UK, Harry Brunt has stepped down from the Board Read more

Published: 13th November, 2021

Author: Amy Johnson

Could you be a volunteer at our Alton Towers event?

Could you be a volunteer at our Alton Towers event?

Alopecia UK is looking for volunteers to help with our trip to Alton Towers in April Read more

Published: 5th November, 2021

Author: Amy Johnson

Current Challenges in the Human Hair Wig Market

Current Challenges in the Human Hair Wig Market

An explanation of the events that have led to supply problems in human hair wigs and some things to consider if this is proving problematic for you Read more

Published: 4th November, 2021

Author: Amy Johnson

I Am Not My Hair

I Am Not My Hair

Six year old Deléna Thompson has written a book called 'I Am Not My Hair', inspired by her experience with alopecia Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2021

Updated: 8th December, 2021

Author: Amy Johnson

Synthetic Wig Latest VIP Prize from My Beautiful Wigs

Synthetic Wig Latest VIP Prize from My Beautiful Wigs

In November's AUK VIP Prize Draw, we have a wig up to the value of £300 available to win kindly donated by My Beautiful Wigs Read more

Published: 28th October, 2021

Updated: 1st November, 2021

Author: Naomi Hall

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  • Jen says farewell to Alopecia UK after 10 years

    Jen says farewell to Alopecia UK after 10 years

    After a decade with the charity, Jen Chambers is leaving the staff team for new pastures

  • Time to say goodbye...

    Time to say goodbye...

    Jen bids farewell to Alopecia UK after ten years with the charity

  • Farewell Jen after ten years of hard work, friendship and fun!

    Farewell Jen after ten years of hard work, friendship and fun!

    Amy reflects on ten years of her colleague Jen's time at Alopecia UK

  • Reflecting on The Alopecia Project ten years later

    Reflecting on The Alopecia Project ten years later

    It has been 10 years since photographer Daniel Regan's groundbreaking portraits of people with alopecia, The Alopecia Project.

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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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • A Guide to Wigs

    A Guide to Wigs

    Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.

  • Our Statement on Recent News Events

    Our Statement on Recent News Events

    Our response to the recent news events from the 2022 Academy Awards

  • Alopecia UK Support Groups

    Alopecia UK Support Groups

    Find out exactly what a support group is, where your nearest AUK group is and how to start your own support group.

  • Online Groups

    Online Groups

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

  • 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.

  • 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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