Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disoder in which hair loss occurs in small patches. Sometimes, these patches merge & make complete loss of hair on the scalp (alopecia totalis) or in extreme cases, the entire body (alopecia universalis). It's treatment includes oral medications having potent anti-inflammatory property, local application like cream, ointment, lotions, intralesional injection, phototherapy.