While there is no cure for alopecia areata, there are treatments that may regrow hair in both adults and children. The kind of treatment your doctor recommends depends on: The type or form of your hair loss The severity of hair loss (how much hair you have lost) Your age What you have tried already If you also have an atopic (allergic) condition, such as atopic dermatitis (eczema) Effective treatments for alopecia areata block the immune system attack on the hair follicles so hair can regrow. Not all treatments work for everyone and finding the right treatment for you can take some time and patience. But there is new hope for people with alopecia areata. Since June 2022, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three medications for severe disease, and researchers are studying many other potential treatment options. Learn more about Available Treatments
