What we do

Last updated: 9 June 2025

Alopecia UK is a small national charity founded in 2004 and registered with the Charity Commission of England & Wales in September 2005. Registration with the Scottish Charity Regulator took place in February 2014. You can read more about our history here.

Our Vision

A world where people affected by alopecia live the life they want.

Our Mission

To provide support, community, and education to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia.

Our Pillars of Work

Living Well

We will provide people with information and support resources to help them to live well with alopecia.

Community Building

We will create opportunities for people affected by alopecia to connect, share practical advice, and feel less isolated.

Empowering Choice

We will help people affected by alopecia to make informed choices about their healthcare.

Advocate for Change

We will raise awareness of the challenges faced by those affected by alopecia, in both society and healthcare systems, and campaign for improved care.

Champion Research

We will place those affected by alopecia at the heart of research and use research to inform our support model.

Our Values

To be open, honest and act with integrity
To work productively in partnership with others
To be passionate and motivated to make a change
To appreciate the skills, expertise and commitment of our staff, trustees and volunteers, many of whom have personal experience of alopecia

Find our latest annual report and accounts here

Find our 2025-2028 strategy summary here

Latest

International Alopecia Day 2026

Saturday 1st August 2026 is International Alopecia Day
Losing the Battle but Winning the War

Rebecca's story of overcoming alopecia inspires people to embrace baldness, raise awareness, and win the war against stigma this International Alopecia Day.
You Are Not Alone: a Q&A about Growing Up with Alopecia

19-year-old Eden answers some questions about growing up with alopecia in this inspiring Q&A blog
NICE-recommended treatments for severe alopecia areata; NHS access advice

Helping you understand the eligibility criteria for the NICE recommended treatments for severe alopecia areata.

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