A clinician’s guide to pediatric and adolescent alopecia areata treatments
September 2024
in “
JAAD reviews.
”
Research cited in this study
35 / 35 resultsresearch Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea: Part II Systemic Treatment
research Shared Decision-Making, Therapeutic Choice, and Decisional Regret in Patients With Alopecia Areata
Patients with alopecia areata feel less regret about treatment decisions when they are involved in the decision-making process.
research Oral Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Pediatric Patients
Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
research Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
research Dupilumab Therapy for Alopecia Areata in Pediatric Patients with Concomitant Atopic Dermatitis
Dupilumab may help children with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis regrow hair.
research Italian Guidelines in Diagnosis and Treatment of Alopecia Areata
The Italian guidelines offer advice for diagnosing and treating alopecia areata based on expert opinion and limited clinical trial evidence.
research Combination Tofacitinib and Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Severe Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil together effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata patients.
research Response to Tofacitinib Therapy of Eyebrows and Eyelashes in Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib therapy can effectively regrow eyebrows and eyelashes in some alopecia areata patients.
research Response to Ustekinumab in Three Pediatric Patients with Alopecia Areata
Ustekinumab helped three kids with alopecia areata regrow hair.
research Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata Responsive to Leflunomide and Anthralin—Potentially Undiscovered JAK/STAT Inhibitors?
Leflunomide and anthralin may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
research Topical 2% Tofacitinib for Children with Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, and Alopecia Universalis
Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.
research Alopecia Areata Treated With Hydroxychloroquine: A Retrospective Study of Nine Pediatric Cases
Hydroxychloroquine may help treat alopecia areata in children.
research Role of Hair Prostheses (Wigs) in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata
Wigs significantly improve the well-being of people with severe hair loss.
research Efficacy of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in Alopecia Areata by Dermojet at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide via Dermojet is highly effective for treating alopecia areata.
research Tofacitinib 2% Ointment, a Topical Janus Kinase Inhibitor, for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Pilot Study of 10 Patients
Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
research Topical Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata
Topical JAK inhibitors may help children with alopecia areata regrow hair.
research Bilateral Half-Head Comparison of 1% Anthralin Ointment in Children with Alopecia Areata
1% anthralin ointment is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
research A Systematic Review of Pulse Steroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata
Pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata shows a 43% complete response rate but has a high relapse rate, especially in children.
research Efficacy and Safety of Methotrexate Combined with Low- to Moderate-Dose Corticosteroids for Severe Alopecia Areata
Methotrexate with corticosteroids can effectively treat severe alopecia areata but often requires long-term maintenance.
research Reversal of Alopecia Areata Following Treatment With the JAK1/2 Inhibitor Baricitinib
A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.
research Alopecia Areata: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update
Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.
research Clinical Response to Combined Therapy of Cyclosporine and Prednisone
Combined prednisone and cyclosporine therapy led to excellent hair regrowth and improved well-being.
research Clobetasol Propionate, 0.05%, vs Hydrocortisone, 1%, for Alopecia Areata in Children
Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy
Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Topical Immunotherapy in Alopecia Areata
Topical immunotherapy, especially with DPCP, is effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
research Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata with Intralesional Steroid Injections
Intralesional steroid injections are safe and effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
research 308-nm Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
research Phototherapy in Childhood Dermatoses
Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
research Infant Alopecia Universalis: Role of Topical PUVA (Psoralen Ultraviolet A) Radiation
Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
research Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Under Occlusion in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis/Universalis
Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
research The Pattern and Profile of Alopecia Areata in Singapore: A Study of 219 Asians
Alopecia areata mainly affects young people and has significant psychological impacts, especially in males.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
research Topical Minoxidil Solution (1% and 5%) in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.
research Topical Photochemotherapy for Alopecia Areata
Topical PUVA can cause temporary hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients but doesn't change the long-term outcome.
research Photochemotherapy and Alopecia Areata
Some people with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after a specific light and drug treatment.
Related Research
1 / 1 results
research Twenty Nail Dystrophy with Alopecia Areata in an Atopic Child
A child with rough nails also had hair loss and allergies.