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<abstract xmlns="http://eprints.org/ep2/data/2.0">This dataset contains anonymised responses from 163 UK adults with lived experience of alopecia to an online survey run as part of the RNA Bioscience for Participatory Alopecia Research (RNA-PAR) project at Liverpool John Moores University. The survey was co-designed with members of the Alopecia UK Lay Research Panel, a lived experience research assistant and the University of Liverpool. It ran on JISC Online Surveys in November 2025. Participants were recruited through the Alopecia UK website and university social media.&#13;
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The survey explored experiences of alopecia and its treatment, the impact of hair loss on quality of life, and views on RNA-based therapies as a possible future treatment. The dataset covers type of alopecia, diagnosis, treatment and support received, support group use and access to services, awareness of and interest in RNA-based treatments, and 16 agree/disagree statements on emotional wellbeing, body image, daily life, relationships and work. Demographic variables include age group, gender, ethnic group, type of area lived in, disability and caring responsibilities.&#13;
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Only responses to closed questions are included. Free-text answers have been removed to protect participant anonymity. A data dictionary and the full questionnaire accompany the data.</abstract>
