Retrospective Study on the Effectiveness of Korean Medical Treatment for Alopecia Areata

This retrospective study assessed the effectiveness of Korean medical treatments on 222 patients with alopecia areata over 2 years, finding a 64% cure rate, with higher success in less severe cases. Specifically, 75% of patients with single alopecia areata were cured, compared to 31.6% with alopecia universalis. Hair regrowth was observed in 94.6% of patients, with time to initial regrowth varying by alopecia type. More severe alopecia delayed regrowth and extended treatment duration, with complete recovery ranging from 4.9 months for single patch to 16.3 months for universal alopecia. Early intervention, ideally within 6 months of onset, improved outcomes. Factors like age, autoimmune diseases, and family history did not significantly affect results, while the size of the alopecia patch, type, duration, and recurrence status were key to treatment success. The study suggested Korean medical treatments could be effective, especially for less severe cases.