Alopecia Areata
● Symptoms
• A sudden onset of hair loss in round or oval patches on the scalp.
• Patch size varies from a few millimeters to several centimeters, and multiple patches may appear.
• Hair loss can also occur on the eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, or body hair.
• Usually painless and not itchy, though in some cases the condition may progress or spread.
• Patch size varies from a few millimeters to several centimeters, and multiple patches may appear.
• Hair loss can also occur on the eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, or body hair.
• Usually painless and not itchy, though in some cases the condition may progress or spread.
● Diagnosis
• Diagnosis is based on clinical examination, observing the pattern and condition of the scalp.
• Blood tests may be performed to check for autoimmune diseases or thyroid disorders.
• It is important to distinguish from androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and other causes of hair loss.
• Blood tests may be performed to check for autoimmune diseases or thyroid disorders.
• It is important to distinguish from androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and other causes of hair loss.
● Treatment
Alopecia areata may resolve spontaneously, but treatment is adjusted according to the severity and extent of the condition.
• Topical Therapy
– Application of steroid ointments or topical immunotherapy (using agents that cause mild allergic inflammation to stimulate hair regrowth).
• Injection Therapy
– Localized steroid injections into affected scalp areas to suppress inflammation and promote regrowth.
• Oral Medication
– Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs may be prescribed for more extensive cases.
• Phototherapy (Ultraviolet Light Therapy)
– Used for refractory or chronic cases unresponsive to standard treatments.
• Lifestyle Management
– Since stress, fatigue, and sleep deprivation can worsen symptoms, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits is an important part of care.
• Topical Therapy
– Application of steroid ointments or topical immunotherapy (using agents that cause mild allergic inflammation to stimulate hair regrowth).
• Injection Therapy
– Localized steroid injections into affected scalp areas to suppress inflammation and promote regrowth.
• Oral Medication
– Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs may be prescribed for more extensive cases.
• Phototherapy (Ultraviolet Light Therapy)
– Used for refractory or chronic cases unresponsive to standard treatments.
• Lifestyle Management
– Since stress, fatigue, and sleep deprivation can worsen symptoms, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits is an important part of care.
● Prognosis / Course
• In mild cases, spontaneous regrowth may occur within a few months.
• In extensive or recurrent types, long-term treatment and monitoring may be required.
• The condition also occurs in children, and individual variation in recovery is significant.
• In extensive or recurrent types, long-term treatment and monitoring may be required.
• The condition also occurs in children, and individual variation in recovery is significant.