Alopecia Areata: Clinical Treatment

    September 2019
    Norma Elizabeth Vázquez‐Herrera, Antonellá Tosti
    TLDR Alopecia areata treatments should be personalized, using options like steroids, JAK inhibitors, and other therapies based on individual needs.
    The document reviewed therapeutic strategies for alopecia areata, focusing on immunosuppressive and immunomodulating treatments such as steroids, corticosteroid-sparing agents, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. JAK inhibitors were highlighted for severe cases. Treatments for eyelashes and eyebrows included steroids, minoxidil, prostaglandin F2a analogs, and topical tofacitinib. Adjuvant therapies like Vitamin D3, ezetimibe/simvastatin, platelet-rich plasma, antihistamines, and aromatherapy were also discussed. The document stressed an evidence-based approach tailored to individual patient needs, considering factors like age and disease severity.
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