Alopecia Areata – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that leads to temporary hair loss without scarring, with hair follicles remaining intact. Hair loss varies from distinct patches to widespread loss, affecting all hair-bearing areas, with scalp patchy alopecia being the most common. It impacts nearly 2% of the general population at some point. Most individuals with alopecia areata experience isolated circular hair loss patches on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or body, while some have extensive or total hair loss. Diagnosis is often based on hair loss patterns and history; occasionally, a biopsy may be required for confirmation. The typical age of diagnosis is 33, with males often diagnosed in childhood and females in adolescence—about 60% experience initial hair loss before age 20. Traditional treatments involve steroids administered via injection or topical application to affected areas. Steroids suppress the immune cells attacking hair follicles, promoting hair regrowth. · ...