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  Hair loss treatment depends on the cause of hair loss. In cases where the loss is due to stress or hormone changes like pregnancy, there might be no treatment needed. The hair loss will stop after a period of time. Hair loss can be caused by numerous disorders. Alopecia areata or hair loss begins after the onset of puberty. Alopecia is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss on the scalp, face, and other areas of the body. Thus, with the increasing incidence of alopecia areata, the demand for hair loss treatment is also increasing. For example, in March 2020, Eli Lilly and Company and Incyte Corporation announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to baricitinib for the treatment of alopecia areata. Hair loss is more common in men. In females, thyroid problems, menopause, childbirth, and pregnancy are some of the conditions that may cause temporary or permanent hair loss. Furthermore, ...