From code to cure: AI offers new hope for alopecia areata patients
Alopecia areata, which causes patchy hair loss, is getting some real help from new technology and therapies. Thanks to AI and fresh research, diagnosing and treating this condition is becoming more accurate—and there are promising options on the horizon.
AI is improving diagnosis of hair loss
AI now scans scalp images from different angles, spotting signs like black dots or broken hairs that enhance diagnostic accuracy. This means faster, more precise diagnoses and treatment plans tailored for each person.
Promising therapies in the pipeline
A new therapy called ALY-101 is being tested in clinical trials right now—it uses targeted scalp injections over eight weeks, with results expected by 2026. Plus, a decade-long study found the drug azathioprine helped most patients regrow hair—especially guys—with a 93% success rate.