An Updated Review on Current Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Newer Therapeutic Options

202340 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Karan Malhotra · Desun Hospital & Heart Institute

Bhushan Madke · Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College

Abstract

Alopecia areata (AA) is a dermatological disease that causes nonscarring hair loss. It can occur at any age and has an unpredictable and variable evolution in individuals. The aim of this review is to provide an update on the novel therapies currently being used, as well as upcoming therapeutic options in the treatment of AA.

Topics & Keywords

Hair Growth and Disorders Dermatologic Treatments and Research Wound Healing and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Trichology

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 3-12

DOI: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_28_21

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 12.15