Hair loss due to Alopecia areata has a variable course and uncertain natural history. All cases of alopecia areata may not require treatment. Spontaneous hair regrowth in some cases is known. Although diverse treatment options are available, none of them is satisfactory. Moreover, it is not yet identifiable as to which patient of alopecia areata will progress and will require intervention. In these patients too, the ideal and effective treatment is yet to be evolved.

Systemic corticosteroids have been used to treat hair loss due to alopecia areata. To avoid or minimize the side effects of daily systemic corticosteroids oral mini-pulse (OMP) therapy with various steroids has been used with success in vitiligo,lichen planus,and alopecia areata. snip...