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Alopecia UK can only continue the work we do thanks to the generous support of fundraisers. We are extremely grateful to all our fundraisers and everyone who makes a donation to their pages.

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Izzy’s fundraising page for Alopecia UK

I have been following this charity through my own alopecia journey. I think what they do is truly remarkable and I would love to be a part of that however small
Teddy and Declan's fundraising page for Alopecia UK

We are fundraising for Alopecia UK because its a charity close to our heart. Teddy's sister, eveie, has had alopecia for several years and the work that the charity gives to her and many others deserves to be highlighted!
Mollys Skydive For Alopecia UK

I am fundraising for Alopecia UK because its a charity close to my heart. When I was 15/16 I started losing my hair and I was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. I was lucky enough to receive medication which allowed my hair to grow back however, not everyone is this lucky. Therefore, I am doing this skydive to raise money so that the charity can help more people living with alopecia.
What 'Marathon Month' Means to Alopecia UK

April is the start of the marathon season. In this blog, we explain what that means to us and encourage our community to look beyond London..

Join a Challenge Event

Find out how you can join a challenge event to raise vital funds and awareness for Alopecia UK
Become an AUK Charity Champion!

Sign up to become an AUK Charity Champion to raise awareness and funds for Alopecia UK
Useful Fundraising Resources

To help you with your fundraising, you can download fundraising posters and a sponsorship form
Top 5 Fundraising Activities

In this blog we cover five of the most popular fundraising activities that people undertake for AUK
Fundraising FAQs

Answering some of our most frequently asked questions relating to fundraising
Fundraising Ideas - A-Z

Our A-Z of fundraising ideas aims to inspire those looking to get involved in raising funds for Alopecia UK
Top Tips for Fundraising

Our top ten tips for fundraising will help you get the most out of your fundraising activity
Create a Fundraising Page

Create a fundraising page to support the work of Alopecia UK

Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.
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.
Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?
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.
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.