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

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

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

Latest

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

Please consider a gift to Alopecia UK this December
Ritlecitinib is not recommended by NICE in draft guidance

Following a committee meeting in September, NICE has published its draft guidance for ritlecitinib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

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

We respond to the events from the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony and the actions of Will Smith
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

We asked Alopecia UK Research Committee member Professor Andrew Messenger to answer some questions about hair loss after illness.