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AUK Team

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Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

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Products and Services

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Research

Read the thoughts and experiences of researchers looking at Alopecia

Stories

Read about the hair loss stories of others. Be encouraged, inspired and supported by their words.

If you would like to submit your own story or blog post to help others, please read through this guidance document and then email your story or blog post to [email protected]

Latest

Shaama's fundraising page for Alopecia UK

I am fundraising for Alopecia UK because I have had alopecia since I was 6 years old (I am now 27). I hope that by fundraising & spreading awareness of alopecia it will help people to understand what alopecia is & help to reduce the stigma people have (from my own experience).
Ceyda's fundraising page for Alopecia UK

I am fundraising for Alopecia UK because its a charity close to my heart.
Alopecia Awareness Month 2021 resources
Edinburgh

Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

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

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

My story includes a brief summary of my alopecia journey. The main focus of my story is about self-acceptance and becoming your own best friend though-out hair loss.
Online Groups

Links to our online support options; Alopecia Cafe, private Facebook groups and Healthunlocked
Advice for children and young people with alopecia

Including fact sheets for varying age groups and helpful links
Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata
What we do

Alopecia UK works to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia through aims of support, awareness, research and fundraising.
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.
Service Directory

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