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    Glossary Steroid-Resistant Alopecia Areata

    hair loss condition unresponsive to standard corticosteroid treatments

    Steroid-Resistant Alopecia Areata is a form of alopecia areata where the hair loss condition does not respond to standard corticosteroid treatments, which are typically used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. This resistance can make the condition more challenging to manage, often requiring alternative therapies such as immunotherapy, biologics, or other systemic treatments.

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    1. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    2. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    3. Alfatradiol Weak form of estrogen applied to the scalp
    4. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies