Alopecia Areata
January 2023
Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
Research cited in this study 17
- Efficacy and Safety of Ritlecitinib in Adults and Adolescents With Alopecia Areata: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Multicentre, Phase 2b–3 Trial
- Two Phase 3 Trials of Baricitinib for Alopecia Areata
- Hair Follicle Immune Privilege and Its Collapse in Alopecia Areata
- Cyclosporine With and Without Systemic Corticosteroids in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
- Emerging Nonsteroid-Based Procedural Therapies for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
- Platelet-Rich Plasma and Its Utilities in Alopecia: A Systematic Review
- Minoxidil for Patchy Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- JAK Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition
- Treatment of Alopecia Areata: An Australian Expert Consensus Statement
- Hair Regrowth Outcomes of Contact Immunotherapy for Patients With Alopecia Areata
- Alopecia Areata: A Review of Disease Pathogenesis
- Nail Changes in Alopecia Areata: An Update and Review
- Alopecia Areata: Treatment Options and Efficacy
- Alopecia Areata: Overview and Insights from January 2018
- Bimatoprost for the Treatment of Eyelash, Eyebrow, and Scalp Alopecia
- Efficacy of Superficial Cryotherapy on the Eyebrows of Patients With Alopecia Universalis Also Treated With Contact Immunotherapy on the Scalp: A Prospective, Split-Face Comparative Study
Related research 8
- Potential Herbal Medicine for Alopecia Areata Treatment: A Systematic Review
- Sisaipho Alopecia Areata Treated With Tofacitinib and Oral Minoxidil
- Efficacy of Systemic Minoxidil and Tofacitinib Combination in Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Universalis
- Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review
- Alopecia Areata: A Non-Scarring, Multifocal Hair Growth Disorder
- Alopecia Areata: Evidence-Based Treatments
- Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetica
- Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Related Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Random bald spot suddenly appeared
A user noticed a sudden bald spot and others suggested it might be alopecia areata, often stress-induced, recommending seeing a dermatologist for steroid injections. Topical minoxidil was mentioned as a successful treatment by one user.
community Is this normal? (losing hair on side of head)
The user is concerned about potential alopecia areata. They are seeking advice on whether this condition is normal.
community What hair loss pattern is this?
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.
community 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA?
The user is experiencing hair loss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.
community 35M with alopecia areata - Treatments failing, next steps?
A 35-year-old with alopecia areata has tried finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, and dutasteride without success in stopping hair loss. The dermatologist suggests JAK inhibitors, but they are too costly, leading to uncertainty about the cause of hair loss.
community Diet changes w Alopecia areata.
The conversation discusses alopecia areata and whether diet changes can resolve it. One user mentions that their condition fluctuates without dietary changes, suggesting stress as a possible factor.