Alopecia Areata Awareness Month - Recording from Sept 6 2023 Live Public Webinar

Alopecia Areata Awareness Month - Recording from Sept 6 2023 Live Public Webinar hosted by Dr Donovan.

Question 1 (starts at 3:50): Is the rate of alopecia areata going up ?

 

Question 2 (starts at 7:45). What blood tests should be ordered for someone with alopecia areata?

 

Question 3 (starts at 11:58). Do JAK inhibitors cure alopecia areata?

 

Question 4 (starts at 15:45). What treatments are possible for eyelash loss?

 

Question 5 (starts at 17:53). What other medical problems do patients with alopecia areata have?

 

Question 6 (starts at 20:29). My son is 3 years old and Alopecia. 1 year ago, hair loss started and his hair and eyebrows completely fell out. In the tests , it was determined that his intestinal flora was very disordered and he has lactose and gluten intolerance. There are some doctors who have found that Intestinal Flora Disorder and Leaky Gut Syndrome can cause some autoimmune diseases. I would like to know your thoughts on this subject.

 

Question 7 (starts at 26:58). Should I ask for a biopsy to prove the diagnosis of alopecia areata?

 

Question 8 (starts at 29:01). I am a 37 year old female and have alopecia areata. Will I pass this on to my children?

 

Question 9 (starts at 31:48). Does stress cause alopecia areata? I hear mixed views.

 

Question 10 (starts at 35:16). My 3 year old developed a small area of alopecia over the summer. What treatment is considered best?

 

Question 11 (starts at 41:12). Does low vitamin D make alopecia worse?

 

Question 12 (starts  at 43:43). Myalopecia areata is becoming scarring. How is this possible?

 

Question 13 (starts at 47:13). Do you see loss of efficacy over time of JAK inhibitors and if so what would be the reason

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