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
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
Research Manager Niels shares his learnings from an event focused on improving dermatology care for people with skin of colour Read more
A new research study has found increased activity of immune cells around hair follicles in women with patern hair loss. Read more
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
Researchers at CAR have developed The Visible Difference Parenting Toolkit, which aims to improve the wellbeing of parents and carers of children with visible differences. Read more
Updates on AA research from around the world, including projects supported by Alopecia UK, and a call to participate in the Alopecia UK funded PhD bursary project Read more
Research Manager Niels and Lay Research Panel member Joe share their thoughts on the inaugural hair club event at Imperial College London Read more
Dr Fabio Zucchelli describes which aspects of psychological support are most important to help people adjust to living with AA - Now updated with infographics Read more
In this blog, Dr Matthew Wynne talks about his research and his experience at the EHRS conference, including his award from Alopecia UK Read more
Dr Kerry Montgomery and Dr Fabio Zucchelli summarise the findings from their recent study exploring the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata Read more
PhD student in hair research, Leah Redmond, shares her experience at the European Hair Research Society conference Read more