Participate in Research

Alopecia studies currently recruiting patients:

If you are interested in taking part in a trial, then you could ask your doctor if they know of any that might be suitable for you. You can also have a look at the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Be a part of Research website, to search for current clinical trials for alopecia.

A clinical trial to test a new topical treatment for alopecia areata

A new clinical trial has opened and is recruiting study volunteers who have mild to moderate alopecia areata. Read more

Alopecia Biobank (Glasgow)

The Alopecia Biobank is collecting samples of blood, skin swabs, skin biopsies and stool from volunteers with AA, AT and AU, to investigate how immune cells cause hair loss. Read more

Ethical Tissue Bank (Bradford)

The Ethical Tissue bank at the University of Bradford are collecting skin biopsies from people with alopecia areata. Read more

SECURE-Alopecia registry

A physician-entered patient registry, “SECURE-Alopecia”, designed to record COVID-19 positive alopecia patient outcomes. Read more

The socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata

A study exploring the social and financial impact of living with alopecia to inform further about the true burden of AA Read more

Latest

Duncan's Marathon Mayhem - fundraising page for Alopecia UK

Jonathan, my son, developed Alopecia a couple of years ago. From being a huge, confidence-sapping shock to all of us at the time, with the help of Alopecia UK we've come to embrace the situation. With September being Alopecia Awareness Month, I am raising awareness and funds for Alopecia UK to support the important work they do.
Walking, weights and warm ups

A guide to working out with your wig on from Hairware
Craig and Jasmine's fundraising run for Alopecia UK

I am fundraising for Alopecia UK to help other children who develop Alopecia just like my Daughter Jasmine ❤
London Teens: Bowling

Join Sammy, our London Teens Support Group Leader for a meet-up and a few games of bowling!

Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

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

Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.
Our Statement on Recent News Events

Our response to the recent news events from the 2022 Academy Awards
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.
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.
Online Groups

Links to our online groups for adults, young people, children and parents of children with alopecia.
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.