Types of Alopecia

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Craig and Jasmine Go the Distance for AUK!

Dad Craig and daughter Jasmine are taking part in the Chester Marathon in October to raise funds and awareness for Alopecia UK
Nikki's fundraising page for Alopecia UK

September is Alopecia Awareness Month so I signed up to be an Alopecia UK Charity Champion!
Lexi's fundraising page for Alopecia UK

This Alopecia Awareness Month, I am raising awareness and funds for Alopecia UK to support the important work they do.
Katie & Andy's 100k walk fundraising page for Alopecia UK

This Alopecia Awareness Month, I am raising awareness and funds for Alopecia UK to support the important work they do.

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.
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.
Online Groups

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