Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. In the majority of cases, hair falls out in small patches around the size of a quarter. For most people, the hair loss is nothing more than a few patches, though in some cases it can be more extreme.
There are no approved treatments for Alopecia Areata, but researchers are working hard to change that.
A clinical research study now underway in Columbus is seeking volunteers who have a current episode of alopecia areata for at least 6 months and not exceeding 10 years and who have lost at least 50% of the hair on their head to evaluate an investigational oral medication.