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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

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Feeling Hot Hot Hot!

Feeling Hot Hot Hot!

When temperatures are high, it's hard to stay cool. Having alopecia certainly doesn't help. We share some ideas for staying cool and explain why you might be feeling the heat more than your hairier friends... Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 22nd May, 2026

How do immune cells cause alopecia areata?

How do immune cells cause alopecia areata?

PhD student Rona explains her project studying immune cell interactions in alopecia areata, aiming to improve understanding of what causes this autoimmune form of hair loss. Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 13th May, 2026

From a silent reader to sharing my story...

From a silent reader to sharing my story...

Melissa shares her experience of being diagnosed with alopecia areata during the pandemic and how she feels about her hair loss today Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 7th May, 2026

Updated: 14th May, 2026

Everything But My Hair: Learning To Feel Complete

Everything But My Hair: Learning To Feel Complete

Liz shares her story of living with alopecia universalis Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

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If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 30th April, 2026

Updated: 6th May, 2026

Spring Research Update

Spring Research Update

An update on research news from the first few months of 2026, including AUK-funded research, global research, and clinical trials testing new treatments for AA and scarring alopecias. Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 23rd April, 2026

Updated: 24th April, 2026

Author: Niels Bootsma

Living by my own rules

Living by my own rules

Liam shares his personal journey of living with alopecia and embracing change Read more

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If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 7th April, 2026

Taking control of the uncontrollable

Taking control of the uncontrollable

Stuart shares his recent head shave experience and how he turned it into a fundraising opportunity for Alopecia UK. Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 26th March, 2026

Updated: 30th March, 2026

A love letter from Alopecia UK

A love letter from Alopecia UK

Find love & support this Valentine's Day with Alopecia UK's resources on self-care, dating advice & community connections for those with alopecia. Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 12th February, 2026

Updated: 19th February, 2026

Making dermatology more inclusive for people with skin of colour

Making dermatology more inclusive for people with skin of colour

Research Manager Niels shares his learnings from an event focused on improving dermatology care for people with skin of colour Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 12th February, 2026

Updated: 18th February, 2026

Author: Niels Bootsma

Could the immune system cause Female Pattern Hair Loss?

Could the immune system cause Female Pattern Hair Loss?

A new research study has found increased activity of immune cells around hair follicles in women with patern hair loss. Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 3rd February, 2026

Updated: 18th February, 2026

Author: Niels Bootsma

Hair of the Dog

Hair of the Dog

Professional musician Tom shares his experience of having alopecia areata Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 22nd December, 2025

Updated: 20th January, 2026

Alopecia research winter update

Alopecia research winter update

An update from research published in the last few months, up to December 2025. Includes updates on Pattern Hair Loss, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, and visible difference research. Read more

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Here you will find a variety of blogs, including content from the AUK staff team and personal experiences from the alopecia community.

You can use the filters below to select the content you wish to see, or simply have a browse of our latest blogs...you never know what might inspire you...

If you would like to contribute, guidelines for writing and submitting a blog can be read here.  

Published: 16th December, 2025

Updated: 18th February, 2026

Author: Niels Bootsma

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