Discover the amazing individuals who are taking on the epic 26.2 mile challenge for AUK this April. Read more
The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have approved a JAK inhibitor medicine deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) to treat severe alopecia areata in adults. Read more
Research Manager Niels shares a summary of an event by Skin of Colour Training (SOCT) UK and Psychodermatology UK, on improving dermatology care for people with skin of colour. Read more
Why a court ruling on VAT exemption for wigs matters for people with alopecia and how it impacts understanding of the condition. Read more
Join Beauty In Bald for an empowering evening on 23rd May 2026 celebrating diversity with a runway, panel talks, masterclasses, and wellbeing sessions. Read more
Emily Glaze is taking her one-woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. Read more
Together with Connect Immune Research we bring attention to autoimmune conditions and their impacts, including autoimmune hair loss. Read more
Alopecia UK is undertaking a project to think about how we can make the support we provide even better, for more of our community. As part of this work, we are keen to hear from you about your experiences and perspectives. Read more
Natalie shares her experience of her life with alopecia areata, in this powerful piece of spoken-word poetry. Read more
It's time to grab a cuppa, put your feet up, and take a look back on another year at Alopecia UK... Read more
Alopecia UK has attended two conferences this month, with two very different audiences but both important ones to reach Read more
We were delighted to bring together lots of families for our three zoo events in 2025 Read more
As another Alopecia Awareness Month is complete, we look back on a busy September... Read more
Summarising our 2025 Big Weekend event Read more
As Alopecia UK marks its 20th anniversary, we are asking our community to light a candle on our virtual birthday cake and leave a message for us. Read more
8-year-old Phoebe Brooke is the winner of our 2025 Hannah Dennis Alopecia Awareness Award Read more
Upadacitinib is a JAK inhibitor medicine currently going through clinical trials for severe alopecia areata Read more
Saturday 2nd August 2025 is International Alopecia Day Read more
A new website has been created with input from an advisory group of representatives from 12 support organisations, including Alopecia UK. Read more
Alopecia UK attended the British Association of Dermatologists' annual meeting in Glasgow Read more
September is Alopecia Awareness Month and our theme for 2025 is 'Strength in Numbers'. Read more
Pfizer's Onballa app is designed to support individuals living with alopecia areata, but some features could be used by those affected by other types of hair loss Read more
This PhD project funded in 2025 aims to develop a framework for effective, psychologicall safe, equitable, and inclusive peer support for individuals affected by alopecia areata Read more
This PhD project funded in 2025 aims to investigate the interactions between immune cells that cause alopecia areata Read more