Approximately 2% of the general population is affected by Alopecia Areata. Alopecia Areata manifests as coin-shaped hair loss around the scalp, eyebrows, beard, and/or body. It can appear as small to large circular patterns to total loss of hair across the scalp and/or body.”
Available treatments include topical agents, such as minoxidil, corticosteroids (injections, oral or topical), phototherapy, dietary modifications and topical immune therapy. However, these treatments have mostly a temporary and inconsistent effect.
A clinical research study now underway in San Antonio is seeking adult volunteers who have lost at least 50% of the hair on their head to determine the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of an investigational treatment for Alopecia Areata.