Alopecia Short Documentary - 'Shedding'

A film in which three individuals talk about alopecia and the ways it has impacted on their lives Read more

Videos

Alopecia Short Documentary - 'Shedding'

A film in which three individuals talk about alopecia and the ways it has impacted on their lives Read more

Alopecia UK appeal with Jen Chambers

Hear our Charity Development Manager share more about her alopecia journey and explain why she believes you should donate to keep allowing us to do the work we do. Read more

Alopecia UK awareness event London 2014

See the fun we had in London raising awareness of alopecia. Read more

Alopecia UK community events

The work we do includes organising events to bring people with alopecia together. This video features footage from our previous events. Read more

Alopecia UK Liverpool Flashmob

Brave women facing their fears to raise awareness for alopecia. Alopecia UK awareness campaign. Stay to the end for the surprise twist! Read more

Alopecia UK trip to Alton Towers 2014

Some snippets from our day out at Alton Towers in 2014! Read more

Alopecia UK trip to Alton Towers 2015

Alopecia UK's second annual trip to Alton Towers for a day of awareness, support and fun! Read more

Alopecia UK trip to Alton Towers 2017

This video gives you a glimpse of what is a firm favourite in the Alopecia UK calendar - our annual trip to Alton Towers! Read more

Annoying things people have said to us about our alopecia

In this video we talk about the most annoying things people have said to us about our alopecia. #AskAlopeciaUK Read more

The story describes Belle's first day at school. Belle has alopecia and is a bit nervous about how her fellow classmates will react to her difference in appearance. Belle has total hair loss. Read more

Ben's First Day Video

The story describes Ben's first day at school. Ben has alopecia and is a bit nervous about how his fellow classmates will react to his difference in appearance. Ben has total hair loss. Read more

Can you catch alopecia?

In this video we find out if you can catch alopecia from someone. #AskAlopeciaUK Read more

Can you get wigs on the NHS?

In this video Amy covers the difficult topic of whether people are entitled to wigs on the NHS. #AskAlopeciaUK Read more

Common fears about having alopecia

In this week's video, Amy and Jen talk through the fears they have had about their alopecia. #AskAlopeciaUK Read more

Complementary therapies

In this video Jen talks about alternative therapies for alopecia. #AskAlopeciaUK Read more

Latest

Jemma's fundraising page for Alopecia UK

As someone who has alopecia areata I would like to raise awareness for this cause. It has a great impact on mental health which is an area I work within and know the importance of getting support!
Treading the Boards with Cameron!

9 year old Cameron tells us about her experience of alopecia areata and acting
Children's Online Meeting

This meeting is a Show and Tell session. It is suitable for children with alopecia up to age 12.
Seeking the trigger for alopecia areata

A research study to examine if trichohyalin triggers and/or enhances the autoimmune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata

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
A Guide to Wigs

Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.
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.
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 support options; Alopecia Cafe, private Facebook groups and Healthunlocked
The ups and the downs

My story includes a brief summary of my alopecia journey. The main focus of my story is about self-acceptance and becoming your own best friend though-out hair loss.
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.
Advice for children and young people with alopecia

Including fact sheets for varying age groups and helpful links
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.