What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammatory cells to target the hair follicle, thus preventing hair growth. It is characterized by patchy loss of hair often starting with a small round patch.
What do patients take to treat Alopecia Areata and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Minoxidil
(Rogaine Foam, Rogaine Extra Strength)
|
2 | ||
|
Fluocinonide topical
(Topsyn gel, Vanos, Lidex cream)
|
1 | ||
|
Clobetasol topical
(Olux, Olux-E, Dermovate, Clobex)
|
1 | ||
|
Triamcinolone
(Kenalog-40, Kenalog Injection, Nasacort AQ)
|
0 | ||
|
Prednisone
(Encorton, Deltasone, Pronizon)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Alopecia Areata patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Alopecia Areata at PatientsLikeMe?
- 62 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 25 say Alopecia Areata is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 75% | Females |
|---|---|
| 25% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 4 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 15 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 6 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 4 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 2 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 29 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 9 |
These charts show data from Alopecia Areata patients who have completed their condition history