Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions about alopecia areata:

1. Is it possible my hair loss could be the result of something other than alopecia areata?
   
   
2. What methods will you use to determine the cause of my hair loss?
   
   
3. Does alopecia areata pose a danger to my overall health?
   
   
4. Is my hair loss permanent?
   
   
5. If my hair grows back is it likely to fall out again?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options? How effective are they?
   
   
7. What side effects may occur from my alopecia areata treatments?
   
   
8. Am I likely to lose hair on other parts of my body as well?
   
   
9. Are there products available to help me camouflage the areas of hair loss?
   
   
10. Are my children likely to have alopecia areata as well?