SMC accepts ritlecitinib (Litfulo) for use within NHSScotland for the treatment of severe alopecia areata for patients aged 12 and over

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has accepted ritletitinib (Litfulo) for routine use within NHSScotland for the treatment of severe alopecia areata for patients aged 12 and over Read more
Can you give a little eggstra to AUK?

Perhaps you could donate the cost of a chocolate egg, or a box of eggs.. Any amount, however big or small, would be hugely appreciated by our small charity. Read more
NICE Recommends Ritlecitinib (Litfulo) for Routine Commissioning on the NHS for patients with severe alopecia areata aged 12 and over

NICE has recommended the first ever treatment for routine commissioning on the NHS for treatment of severe alopecia areata for patients aged 12 and over Read more
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Alopecia UK is currently recruiting a Treasurer to join our Trustee Board Read more

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SMC accepts ritlecitinib (Litfulo) for use within NHSScotland for the treatment of severe alopecia areata for patients aged 12 and over

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has accepted ritletitinib (Litfulo) for routine use within NHSScotland for the treatment of severe alopecia areata for patients aged 12 and over Read more
Can you give a little eggstra to AUK?

Perhaps you could donate the cost of a chocolate egg, or a box of eggs.. Any amount, however big or small, would be hugely appreciated by our small charity. Read more
Nominate Alopecia UK for a chance to win £1,000

Benefact Group are awarding charities £1,000 Movement for Good awards and Alopecia UK would love to win one! Read more

Blogs

Jemma's Journey to JAK Inhibitor Treatment

Dr Jemma Boyle shares her experiences with alopecia areata, and her petition campaigning for the government to fund baricitinib Read more
The socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata – what are the true costs of hair loss?

Dr Kerry Montgomery and Dr Fabio Zucchelli summarise the findings from their recent study exploring the socioeconomic burden of alopecia areata Read more
The importance of being regular

Our Ops Manager Amy talks about the importance of regular giving to a small charity like Alopecia UK.. Read more

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