ICD L63ORPHA:701AA

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes unpredictable hair loss, ranging from small patches to complete loss of scalp or body hair. It can affect people of any age. Recent years have seen significant research advances, including new JAK inhibitor treatments now approved in several countries.

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What is Alopecia Areata?

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes unpredictable hair loss, ranging from small patches to complete loss of scalp or body hair. It can affect people of any age. Recent years have seen significant research advances, including new JAK inhibitor treatments now approved in several countries.

How many clinical trials are available for Alopecia Areata?

RareWays currently indexes 144 clinical trials for Alopecia Areata, of which 35 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Alopecia Areata come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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