Centre for Appearance Research Survey on Visible Difference

Researchers from the Centre for Appearance Research at UWE Bristol are running an online research survey for UK-based adults (18+) who have a visible difference, for example due to alopecia.

The study is concerned with how much looks affect the way people live.

It takes about 20 minutes, and participants can enter a draw for one of ten ₤10 Amazon vouchers.

Take the survey here

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SMC accepts ritlecitinib (Litfulo) for use within NHSScotland for the treatment of severe alopecia areata for patients aged 12 and over

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has accepted ritletitinib (Litfulo) for routine use within NHSScotland for the treatment of severe alopecia areata for patients aged 12 and over
Can you give a little eggstra to AUK?

Perhaps you could donate the cost of a chocolate egg, or a box of eggs.. Any amount, however big or small, would be hugely appreciated by our small charity.
Give a little eggstra to AUK

Can you give a little eggstra to AUK? Perhaps you could donate the cost of a chocolate egg, or a box of eggs.. Alopecia UK is a small charity that relies on the donations and fundraising from our wonderful community to continue the work we do. Any little eggstra you could send our way, we promise you that it will be hugely appreciated, and will help us to continue all the work we do under our aims of Support, Awareness and Research.
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