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Krista had very rapid hair loss from her scalp, arms and eyebrows which lasted for about 4 months. She wore a wig and worried that her young daughter wouldn't recognise her. Krista's hair has now regrown and her confidence is slowly increasing.
Krista is 23 years old and works in a pub. She lives with her partner and 2 year old daughter. Her ethnicity is White and Asian.
Michael has had alopecia since age 13. Since then, his hair loss has occurred in cycles and particularly when he is stressed about exams. Michael says he is now much more comfortable with alopecia and that he has become a more accepting person.
Michael is 19 years old and an undergraduate university student.
(Text only clips) Becky has had alopecia areata since age 14, with three periods of time when she had multiple bald patches. She uses a topical steroid solution, although thinks that being emotionally settled helps her hair regrow too. The impact on hair styling, including for horse riding, is a key concern for Becky.
Becky is 23 and works as a paralegal. Her ethnic background is White English.
Beth has had different kinds of alopecia areata for most of her life. She found it most difficult to lose all her hair, including eyelashes, at the age of 20. Beth describes her feelings about having alopecia as involving both peaks and troughs.
Beth is 24 years old and she works at a charity. Her ethnicity is White English.
Ben has alopecia universalis which began as a bald patch at age 14. Ben enjoys some of the attention he receives and says that he is more confident now than when he had hair. He is involved in supporting others with alopecia through social media.
Ben is 18 years old and an undergraduate university student. His ethnicity is White English.
(Text only clips) Imogen has had alopecia since she was 7. Her mum found some bald patches on her scalp and the rest of her hair fell out within two weeks. Imogen was offered steroids by doctors but decided against them, choosing instead to try aloe vera products.
Imogen is 17 years old and an A-level student. Her ethnicity is White British.
(Text only clips) Laurel has had alopecia areata for 2 and a half years. Alopecia impacted on her confidence as she feels less pretty. Laurel recently shaved her head to fundraise for alopecia. This received local publicity which has taken the pressure off her to hide her hair loss.
Laurel is 17 years old and a school student. Her ethnic background is White Scottish.
Rosie has alopecia universalis. She had rapid hair loss from her scalp in her first year at secondary school. This was quickly followed by the loss of other body hair. She has tried steroid treatments but found that topical immunotherapy treatment with DPCP (diphenylcyclopropenone) is most effective.
Rosie is 18 years old and has just started at university. She lives in a shared flat with other students. Her ethnicity is White British.
Emilie developed alopecia universalis when she was 4 years old. She remembers feeling very angry about her hair loss throughout her childhood. Over time, and with the support of loved ones, Emilie has grown more confident and accepting of having alopecia.
Emilie is 18 years old. She recently finished sixth form and is due to start at university. Her ethnic background is White English.
Hannah had rapid hair loss when she was 16. Alopecia knocked her confidence a great deal and she struggled to cope with it at first. She found alopecia support online and has since helped others through making her own inspiring videos.
Hannah is 21 years old and lives at home with her parents. Her ethnicity is White British.
