Podcasts

We have pulled-together some alopecia-related podcasts, as well as some individual episodes that mention alopecia in otherwise unrelated podcasts. The podcast format can be a convenient way to listen to conversations and news on the go. Listening to the experiences of others can be very helpful. For those who prefer to sit down and have a read, check out our Blogs.

Alopecia-Related Podcasts

Talk Hair Loss with Alopecia UK

Alopecia UK recorded 12 podcast episodes in 2021/22. Talk Hair Loss features a range of experiences including speaking to men, parents, and young people, and topics varied from dating, to regrowth, to holidays & travelling.

The Alopecia Life Podcast

Alopecia Life is described as 'cool conversations with people living with alopecia, interviews with coaches, clinicians, specialists in their field, along with parents and their children as they are living with alopecia areata'.

Alopecia Connection

The Alopecia Connection was launched after the now infamous incident at the Oscars that year. Hosts Frank and Tommy share their own experiences and interview other members of the alopecia community.

Losing It with Aderans

Jane and Bradley from Aderans UK Trendco speak to different guests as they positively navigate the highs and lows of the hair loss experience.

Appearance Matters: The Podcast!

The official podcast of the Centre for Appearance Research - a world leading research centre investigating body image and appearance psychology research.

Alopecia Content in Other Podcasts

Go Love Yourself is a podcast with themes around body image, acceptance and confidence. Episode 9 of Season 4 features Laura Mathias, aka @relightalopecia, and was recorded ahead of Alopecia Awareness Month 2023. Laura explains what it was like to lose her hair at the age of 13, and how she started to stop wearing wigs after 17 years.

The Silent Why Podcast is on a mission to find 101 different types of loss to see how people cope with them, and if it's possible to find hope in every kind of loss. In this episode, they speak to Laura Burns who has had alopecia for many years. And in a bonus episode, they speak to Laura's husband about dating and then marrying someone with alopecia.

Intertwined is a podcast designed to demystify how career decisions are made in the real world. In episode 8, between minutes 12 and 20, as well as talking about her career, Caroline talks about her alopecia and how therapy helped her to cope.

Disclaimer: Alopecia UK links to external podcasts for informational and support purposes. These podcasts are not under the control of Alopecia UK and we are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or views expressed in them. The inclusion of these links does not imply endorsement or approval of the content or the creators.

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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