You can try to stop alopecia areata from spreading with some lifestyle changes and medical treatment. However, it may not always be possible.

Alopecia areata can cause hair loss and hurt your self-esteem. Shamsha Damani says being around other bald people has helped her mental health.

Alopecia universalis (AU) is a rare autoimmune condition that involves complete loss of hair on your face, scalp, and body.

Currently, Baricitinib is already FDA approved for the treatment of severe alopecia areata in adults. However, common adverse effects include upper respiratory tract infection, acne, headache, ...

HealthDay News — For adolescents with severe alopecia areata (AA), baricitinib is efficacious for hair regrowth, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of ...

TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For adolescents with severe alopecia areata (AA), baricitinib is efficacious for hair regrowth, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of ...

For adults with severe alopecia areata, ivarmacitinib, a selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor, at doses of 4 and 8mg is efficacious and tolerable.

THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For adults with severe alopecia areata (AA), ivarmacitinib, a selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor, at doses of 4 and 8 mg is efficacious and ...

Oral baricitinib was associated with greater hair regrowth on the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes compared with placebo in adolescents with severe alopecia areata, data show. Image: Adobe Stock.

In the BRAVE-AA-PEDS study, 257 patients were randomized to receive once-daily baricitinib 4 mg, baricitinib 2 mg or placebo. The primary endpoint of this study was a Severity of Alopecia Tool ...