An Update in the Management of Alopecia Areata

    July 2023 in “ IntechOpen eBooks ”
    Alberto Soto‐Moreno, Clara Ureña-Paniego, Trinidad Montero‐Vílchez, Salvador Arias‐Santiago
    Studysummary This review highlights that alopecia areata, a common type of hair loss, currently lacks preventive or curative treatments, and traditional therapies such as minoxidil and corticosteroids offer inconsistent results, necessitating patient-consensual treatment planning.
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