Research

The socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata – what are the true costs of hair loss?

Dr Kerry Montgomery and Dr Fabio Zucchelli summarise the findings from their recent study exploring the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata Read more
Why alopecia research matters

Alopecia specialist Dr Matthew Harries shares his insight into alopecia research and his hopes for alopecia patients in the future Read more
Is alopecia areata an autoimmune disease?

In this blog post we talk to alopecia areata researchers to ask if alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease...or not Read more

Research

Read the thoughts and experiences of researchers looking at Alopecia

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

Alopecia UK research impact award winner Dr Matthew Wynne shares his experience at EHRS

In this blog, Dr Matthew Wynne talks about his research and his experience at the EHRS conference, including his award from Alopecia UK Read more

The socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata – what are the true costs of hair loss?

Dr Kerry Montgomery and Dr Fabio Zucchelli summarise the findings from their recent study exploring the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata Read more

PhD student Leah Redmond shares her experience at EHRS

PhD student in hair research, Leah Redmond, shares her experience at the European Hair Research Society conference Read more

Research update on male FFA study

Our Research and Liaison Manager Niels provides a summary of the findings of a recently published study that was funded by Alopecia UK Read more

A round-up of research from EHRS 2023

AUK's Research and Liaison Manager Dr Niels Bootsma provides a summary of the research from the European Hair Research Society's conference in Sheffield Read more

The process and evidence behind baricitinib for alopecia areata

Research & Liaison Manager Niels explains about baricitinib as a potential treatment option for severe alopecia areata Read more

Visible differences at the Centre for Appearance Research

Research update from the Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol. Read more

Research update from Glasgow

Research update from Niels' visit to Professor Milling's lab at the University of Glasgow, with researchers Alana and Elle. Read more

JAKs - Where are we now and where might we be heading?

Our latest blog on the subject of JAK inhibitor drugs, as of October 2022 Read more

Attending my first research conference

Alopecia UK CEO Sue talks about attending her first research conference in October 2022 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