Living well with alopecia

ACT It Out®

ACT It Out is a smartphone app designed for adults (aged 16+) with visible differences. Read more

Dating with alopecia

Advice about how to approach dating when you have alopecia Read more

Dealing with difficult situations

Tips to help deal with moments that may feel awkward. Read more

How to practice self-care

Advice for how to prioritise emotional well-being through self-care Read more

Managing unhelpful thoughts

Tips for coping with difficult feelings Read more

Meeting new people

Tips for people living with alopecia who are worried about meeting new people Read more

Navigating alopecia in the workplace

A guide to confidence and understanding in the workplace Read more

Recommendations for Peer Supporters

Research-led recommendations for peer supporters. Read more

Supporting a loved one with alopecia

Advice and tips for friends and family supporting a loved one affected by alopecia Read more

Talking therapy and counselling

An introduction to talking therapy and how it might help people affected by alopecia Read more

Understanding and managing stress and anxiety

We explore why people with hair loss experience feelings of stress and anxiety, and suggest some things that can help. Read more

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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.

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)

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

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