Autoimmune thyroid diseases, such as Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditisAtopic dermatitisRheumatoid arthritisType 2 diabetesSystemic lupus erythematosusSjogren’s syndromeMultiple sclerosis (MS)Addison’s diseaseCeliac diseaseVitiligo
Regardless of the exact cause or trigger of alopecia areata, it’s important to see a dermatologist — they can help properly diagnose this condition and offer the best treatment methods possible to promote hair regrowth. “Treatments are dependent upon several factors: severity, age of the patient, and other associated conditions,” Jackson notes. “The treatment plan is an extensive conversation and is best determined with the dermatologist who is treating the patient.”
