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What Treatment Options Are Available for Alopecia Areata?

Treatments for alopecia areata include steroid injections, janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, artificial hair pieces, and more.

Marisa Taylor KarasSanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on February 2, 2025
Featuring Lindsey Bordone, MDReviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | February 2, 2025

Newer treatment options for alopecia areata are helping more people regrow their natural hair. The right treatment for you may depend on may factors, including the cost, the severity of your hair loss, and your personal preferences. 

In this video, learn about the options available to help achieve hair regrowth with alopecia areata, according to Lindsey Bordone, MD, Dermatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Sanjai Sinha, MD
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