Many Alopecia areata patients grow back hair within a year without any medication or treatment of any kind.  Nine out of every ten persons grow their hair back ultimately and for the remaining, only some hair grows and in very rare cases there is a chance that the hair might not grow at all.

Clobetasol or Fluocinonide, Steroid injections, or cream have been successful to some extent in treating patients who suffer severe hair loss. Drugs like Minoxidil, and topical immunotherapy cyclosporine, irritants (anthralin or topical coal tar) have been in use with different combinations depending upon the severity can be used as a remedy. Oral corticosteroids also help in controlling hair loss but may have side effects. It is easier to treat Alopecia areata in the initial stages as hair grows with much ease when the loss is in the beginning stages. But a lot of psychological strength is necessary from the patient’s end to enjoy the fruits of this treatment. Most disorders of human body are Psycho-somatic and being mentally strong can help the patient respond to the treatment positively. The patients are given counseling and they are made to believe that they have the potential to grow back their hair. This works in most cases as belief can work wonders.