There have never been any real treatment options for children and teens with alopecia areata. But that’s about to change as the Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first and only ...

Hair loss (alopecia) may not be as common in kids as adults, but there are variety of a reasons it may happen. While it can be upsetting for both parents and children, the condition usually ...

Stigma of alopecia causes more harm than the condition itself. Over 80% face depression or anxiety, calling for better mental ...

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that can affect people of any age, including children. It happens when the immune system, which is supposed to protect us and fight germs, instead attacks the ...

“Because alopecia areata frequently affects children and adolescents, it is groundbreaking to advance a medicine that shows safety and effectiveness in the treatment of younger patients.” The phase 3 ...

The stigma of having alopecia causes more depression and anxiety than the disease itself, new research has found.

Researchers analyzed more than 2.1 million Korean children from 2009 to 2020 to find a link between obesity and body development. The post Study finds obese kids more prone to autoimmune skin diseases ...

There are many types. The causes of this condition vary and include genetics, hormones, aging, and stress. The underlying cause of alopecia will determine the type you have. Alopecia can affect people ...

What are the most significant knowledge gaps in our understanding of alopecia areata and its treatment in children and adolescents, and how do you think future research should address these gaps?

Patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of autoimmune and psychiatric comorbidities at diagnosis and an increased risk of new onset of these comorbidities after their diagnosis ...

Two posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting explored common health conditions linked to childhood alopecia areata and the effectiveness of dupilumab treatment in ...

Treatments for alopecia areata can help when the hair doesn't regrow in a few months or a lot of the hair on the scalp is missing.