Alopecia areata
February 2007
in “International Journal of Dermatology”
TLDR Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
This 2007 article provides an overview of alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. The etiology and pathogenesis of AA are still unknown, but corticosteroids are the most popular drugs for treatment. Other treatment options include minoxidil, anthralin, topical immunotherapy, PUVA therapy, cyclosporine A, and tacrolimus. Biologics are also being studied for their potential role in treating AA. The document emphasizes that AA has no cure and no uniformly dependable treatment, and that patients and families should be educated on all that is known and be made aware of support mechanisms in place.
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