Brief Treatment Modalities of Alopecia Areata: Review Article

The review article assessed treatment modalities for Alopecia Areata (AA), an autoimmune form of hair loss. It concluded that topical corticosteroids, due to their low risk of adverse effects and ease of use, were commonly used as the first line of treatment for children with AA. In more severe cases, systemic therapies were employed, which primarily functioned by modulating or suppressing the immune system. All treatments were considered off-label and aimed to stimulate hair growth rather than cure the disease, as they could not alter its progression. The review included studies from September 2007 to May 2021, focusing on English-language publications.