Blogs

Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

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Reflecting on my alopecia journey during Alopecia Awareness Month

Emma shares her thoughts on some of the challenges that those with alopecia face and reflects on her own progress Read more

The Rollercoaster of Alopecia

Amanda shares her experience of alopecia areata in this blog for Alopecia Awareness Month 2024 Read more

Hey Now! You just gotta Roll with It..

Oasis-fever has gripped our Communications Manager Amy as we head into Alopecia Awareness Month 2024.. Read more

Why I'm going the distance for Alopecia UK this September

Ali tells us why she has chosen to raise awareness and funds for Alopecia UK this September Read more

The benefits of practicing gratitude

Gemma shares how practicing gratitude has helped her to live well with her alopecia Read more

Heatwave help: tips for managing alopecia during summer

Our Youth Voice Board member Ella shares her tips for managing alopecia during summer Read more

Another alopecia anniversary comes around

Amy writes a new blog on her 14th anniversary of that first head shave Read more

Research creates recommendations for psychological support of people with alopecia areata

Dr Fabio Zucchelli describes which aspects of psychological support are most important to help people adjust to living with alopecia areata Read more

Time to Reflect

Ivan reflects on his recent participation in a photography project, after over 40 years of living with alopecia universalis Read more

Neil Goes the Distance for Alopecia UK

Neil shares his family's experience with alopecia and how this has inspired him to fundraise for Alopecia UK Read more

I Am What I Am

Sam has had alopecia since she was 8 years old and shares her story with us Read more

Latest

Shanaya's fundraising page for Alopecia UK

I am fundraising for Alopecia UK because it’s a charity close to my heart.
Alopecia UK: We The Curious Visit (Bristol)

Children and Teens aged 17 and under with alopecia and their families can join us for an afternoon exploring We The Curious in Bristol
Reflecting on my alopecia journey during Alopecia Awareness Month

Emma shares her thoughts on some of the challenges that those with alopecia face and reflects on her own progress
The Rollercoaster of Alopecia

Amanda shares her experience of alopecia areata in this blog for Alopecia Awareness Month 2024

Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

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

We respond to the events from the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony and the actions of Will Smith
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.
A Guide to Wigs

Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.
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.
Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?
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.
NICE Recommends Ritlecitinib (Litfulo) for Routine Commissioning on the NHS for patients with severe alopecia areata aged 12 and over

NICE has recommended the first ever treatment for routine commissioning on the NHS for treatment of severe alopecia areata for patients aged 12 and over

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