Review on Alopecia: Disease and Characterstics, Clinical Evaluation, Psychological Impact & Available Treatment Options
Shumaila Sheikh, Sadaf Ibrahim, Uzma Shahid, Noorulain Pirzada, Abid Khan, Omer Ahmed Shaikh, Mirza Tasawer Baig, Ayaz Ali Khan
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 45–55 · Published 14 Jun 2022
10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i41B36286Abstract
Alopecia Areata (AA) is a frequent recurrent dermatological autoimmune illness that causes patchy regions of hair loss on the scalp and/or body. It can afflict people of any age or skin type, and it affects both men and women. It is necessary to develop new diagnostic procedures. Scalp dermatoscopy is a potential new technique for diagnosing scalp and hair diseases that may be difficult to diagnose otherwise. In adults, high-potency topical corticosteroids (TCs) such as 0.05 percent clobetasol propionate in different formulations or 0.25 percent desoximetasone cream are often used, with response rates of around 47 percent and 60%, respectively. Individuals with stable conditions can benefit from CI therapy provided at home, which can be just as safe and effective as CI therapy administered in a clinic setting.
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