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Alopecia Areata Treatment in Beverly Hills
Alopecia areata has a way of arriving without warning, a coin-sized bald patch that appears seemingly overnight, with no injury, no illness, no obvious cause. It’s an autoimmune condition, the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacking hair follicles, and it can be as unsettling emotionally as it is physically. At Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, our Board-Certified, Cosmetic Fellowship-Trained Dermatologists move quickly on evaluation, because the sooner treatment starts, the better the odds of meaningful regrowth.
Understanding Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata can present in several forms, including:
- Patchy alopecia areata: one or more coin-sized bald patches, the most common presentation
- Alopecia totalis: complete loss of scalp hair
- Alopecia universalis: complete loss of hair across the entire body
- A condition often seen alongside other autoimmune diseases, such as thyroid disorders
The pattern and extent of hair loss at the time of diagnosis is one of the strongest predictors of how the condition will behave going forward.
Treatment Options
Treatment is tailored to the extent and pattern of hair loss. Options include:
- Corticosteroid injections directly into affected areas, often repeated every four to six weeks
- Topical medications to suppress the condition and stimulate hair growth
- Oral and systemic medications, including JAK inhibitors, for widespread disease
What to Expect Over Time
Regrowth, when it happens, often starts as fine, light-colored hair that gradually thickens and darkens over several months. Alopecia areata can also relapse even after a full regrowth, which is why our physicians continue to monitor patients well beyond the initial recovery, adjusting treatment if new patches appear.
Are You a Candidate?
If you’ve noticed a new bald patch, don’t wait to see if it fills back in on its own. Earlier treatment genuinely changes the odds of regrowth, and our Beverly Hills physicians will determine the most effective approach for your specific presentation. Schedule a consultation for a prompt, thorough evaluation.
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Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills
9201 W. Sunset Blvd. Suite 602
Los Angeles, CA 90069 US
310.246.0495
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9201 W. Sunset Blvd. Suite 602
Los Angeles, CA 90069 US
310.246.0495
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