Prognosis of Alopecia Areata NYC New York NY

The progress of alopecia areata is unpredictable. Some people lose hair in only a small patch. Others may have more extensive involvement. Alopecia totalis is the loss of 100% of scalp hair. Alopecia universalis is the loss of 100% of body hair. These last two conditions are rare. In the majority of patients, the hair will regrow completely within 1 year without any treatment.

Hair Loss From Alopecia Universalis NYC New York NY

Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for alopecia universalis. Due to its cyclical and unpredictable nature, hair transplant would likely prove futile in the long run. Regrowth is always possible, but would occur randomly and in its own timing. There are some treatment options, which will vary in success depending on the severity of your condition. A couple of options include:

cortisone injections or pills
topical immunotherapy (chemically inducing a rash in the affected areas)