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What is Alopecia?

Alopecia is a condition that can affect both men and women, regardless of age, and can have numerous underlying causes. Thanks to medical progress, alopecia is treatable, and cures can be achieved. Understanding the specific type of alopecia is key to determining the most suitable treatment.

Types of Alopecia

Alopecia Areata:

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease, often first appearing during childhood or adolescence. It typically presents as well-defined, circular patches of hair loss on the scalp and face. While it usually doesn't involve the entire scalp, there are variants that affect larger areas.

• Associated Conditions: Rarely, Alopecia Areata can be linked to thyroid disease or anemia, particularly in older patients.

• Treatment Options: Traditional therapies include topical and injectable steroids, oral immune suppressive medications, and topical irritant therapy. Promising oral medications like Xeljanz and Vytorin have shown effectiveness, though they can be costly and may pose insurance coverage challenges. 

 

Androgenetic Alopecia:

Androgenetic Alopecia is the most common form of hair loss, affecting both men and women, often appearing in late teens or early 20s. It is also known as male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness.

• Cause: This type of alopecia is primarily driven by the effects of testosterone byproducts, particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEAS), which disrupt the hair growth cycle.

• Treatment Options: Effective treatments include topical minoxidil (Rogaine), oral medications like Finasteride and Spironolactone (for women), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Hair transplantation, using advanced methods like the ARTAS® Hair Restoration Robot, offers a permanent solution.