Alopecia areata

This study tests whether a gel containing methotrexate, an immune-suppressing drug, can regrow hair in people with localized alopecia areata better than minoxidil spray. About 268 adults with less than 25% scalp hair loss will apply one of the two treatments twice daily for 24 we…

This study tests whether a vitamin D-based cream (calcipotriol) works as well as steroid injections for regrowing hair in people with patchy alopecia areata. Sixty adults with less than half their scalp affected will use one of the two treatments for 12 weeks. The goal is to see …

This study compares two oral medications—tofacitinib and methotrexate—for treating severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing hair loss. 78 adults aged 18-60 with severe scalp or total body hair loss will take one of the drugs for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see wh…

This study will collect existing medical records from about 20,000 people aged 12 and older in Italy who have one of five inflammatory skin conditions: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, or hidradenitis suppurativa. Researchers want to describe who gets thes…