Search
for

    Glossary Alopecia Totalis

    complete scalp hair loss due to autoimmune disorder

    Alopecia Totalis (AT) is an advanced form of alopecia areata characterized by the complete loss of hair on the scalp. Unlike alopecia areata, which typically presents as patchy hair loss, AT results in total baldness of the head. This condition is believed to be an autoimmune disorder, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

    Related Terms

    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. Clobetasol propionate 0.05% under occlusion in the treatment of alopecia totalis/universalis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2003 · 146 citations
    2. An Open-Label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Moderate to Severe Patch-Type Alopecia Areata, Totalis, and Universalis Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2018 · 130 citations
    3. Trends in Prevalence and Incidence of Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, and Alopecia Universalis Among Adults and Children in a US Employer-Sponsored Insured Population JAMA Dermatology · 2023 · 75 citations
    4. Topical 2% tofacitinib for children with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2018 · 49 citations
    5. Review of treatment for alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis International Journal of Dermatology · 2017 · 44 citations
    6. Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors in Early-Onset Alopecia Totalis and Alopecia Universalis Journal of Korean Medical Science · 2012 · 38 citations
    7. Allergic and irritant contact dermatitis compared in the treatment of alopecia totalis and universalis. A comparison of the value of topical diphencyprone and tretinoin gel 1989 · 36 citations
    8. Pulse corticosteroid therapy with oral dexamethasone for the treatment of adult alopecia totalis and universalis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2016 · 31 citations
    9. Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis Archives of dermatology · 1978 · 28 citations
    10. Photodynamic Therapy with Methyl 5-Aminolevulinate Acid Might Be Ineffective in Recalcitrant Alopecia Totalis Regardless of Using a Microneedle Roller to Increase Skin Penetration Dermatologic surgery · 2010 · 27 citations
    All research results →

    Community 10 of 1000+

    1. Alopecia Areata Question Reddit · 4 Mar 2021
    2. sharing my experience using Fin/Dut + minoxidil to treat alopecia. Reddit · 12 Sept 2026
    3. 6 months on 1mg fin daily. Improvement everywhere except for weird area where hair is parted from the crown down to the side of my head. Bad cowlick? Bed head? Possible shed? Some other alopecia? Reddit · 13 Aug 2026
    4. He is claiming, he can treat alopecia Reddit · 5 Jan 2026
    5. Severe Hair Loss Post-Surgery and Stress, Possible DUPA or Alopecia? Community · 21 Nov 2025
    6. I lost 80% of my Hair with Alopecia (My story) - Minoxidil, Olumiant, Derma Rolling, Diet Reddit · 24 Feb 2025
    7. Progression after 2 months - DX ALOPECIA Reddit · 9 Feb 2025
    8. Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress Reddit · 22 Dec 2024
    9. Anyone have peptide usage experience and/or success? I’ve been doing some research on a few and I’m just curious. I’m a female with some alopecia. Reddit · 2 Sept 2024
    10. 11 years of alopecia and still good ( for the youngers) Reddit · 15 Jul 2024
    All community results →

    Learn 2 of 47

    1. Tofacitinib JAK inhibitor pill, an immune-system drug
    2. Alopecia Areata autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
    All learn results →