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Advocate for yourself

Charter for Best Practice for NHS Wig Provision

Charter for Best Practice for NHS Wig Provision

Our Charter for Best Practice for NHS Wig Provision and how you can use it to advocate for yourself Read more

Published: 24th May, 2022

Updated: 8th April, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Contact your MP

Contact your MP

Learn how your MP can possibly help you and how you can contact them Read more

Published: 11th May, 2023

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Health Inequality in Plain Sight Report

Health Inequality in Plain Sight Report

This 2025 report highlights the need for better alopecia care and we provide suggestions of how you can take action. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2025

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

How to advocate for yourself within the NHS

How to advocate for yourself within the NHS

Helping you to navigate your health care appointments, diagnosis, and possible treatments. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2024

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

How to get the most out of a dermatology appointment

How to get the most out of a dermatology appointment

Some tips to help you get the most out of your dermatology appointment Read more

Published: 19th June, 2024

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

How to raise a complaint about your NHS care

How to raise a complaint about your NHS care

Advice about how to escalate any concerns you have with your NHS care Read more

Published: 13th June, 2025

Updated: 27th January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

How to share your story with the media

How to share your story with the media

Sharing your story with the media is a powerful way to get your message out there and raise awareness of alopecia Read more

Published: 11th May, 2023

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Request your Schools Pack

Request your Schools Pack

Information for schools (and organisations working with young people) to help support young people with alopecia. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2021

Updated: 28th January, 2026

Author: Naomi Hall

Ritlecitinib (LITFULO) for severe alopecia areata – NHS access advice

Ritlecitinib (LITFULO) for severe alopecia areata – NHS access advice

Helping you understand the eligibility criteria for the NICE recommended treatment for severe alopecia areata. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2025

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Steroid Injections - Navigating Supply Issues

Steroid Injections - Navigating Supply Issues

Learn about steroid injection alternatives after Adcortyl™ & Kenalog™ discontinuation. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2025

Updated: 27th January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Understanding legal protection from discrimination at work

Understanding legal protection from discrimination at work

If you have a visible difference, you may have the legal right not to be discriminated against at work. Find out whether this might apply to you. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2024

Updated: 27th January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

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    Matt Warder

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    Anne Maton

    Senior Fundraising Manager

  • The Medical Dismissal Study

    The Medical Dismissal Study

    Invitation to take part in a research study from King's College London on dismissal by healthcare services. Help improve services for long-term conditions like alopecia.

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  • Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

    Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata

  • Alopecia Areata

    Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes sudden, patchy hair loss on the scalp, beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other parts of the body. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds and can vary in severity from small round patches to complete hair loss across the scalp and body.

  • Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.

  • Pattern Hair Loss

    Pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It occurs in both men and women and becomes more common with increasing age. Around 50% of men over 50 and 50% of women over 65 are affected, though it can also start in younger adults and occasionally in early teen years.

  • Lichen Planopilaris (LPP)

    Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a type of scarring alopecia that primarily affects the scalp, most commonly in middle-aged women, although it also occurs in men, young adults, and, rarely, in children.

  • Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?

  • Telogen Effluvium

    In telogen effluvium (TE), more hairs than usual enter the resting phase, leading to increased shedding. Instead of losing up to 100 hairs daily, some people may lose up to 300 hairs a day, resulting in noticeable thinning of hair volume.

  • Why does hair sometimes grow back white after alopecia areata?

  • A Guide to Wigs

    A Guide to Wigs

    Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.

  • Responding to the events from the 2022 Oscars

    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

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