Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

My partner and I are entering the science fair and are having trouble making this topic into an experiment. One thing we would like to know is would a substance given to suppress the immune system during an organ transplant help treat Alopecia Areata?

Great question!
I just discussed this with my friend who is a doctor and her answer was probably not. The substance wouldn't stop hair loss she said. Some of the reasons are the other factors that cause hair loss (stress, age, genetics). Maybe you can do another project on Alopecia Areata and one of those factors.
Let me know if you need more info!

Hi Amanda,

I think I have been communicating with your partner about your project: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... 28&t=10749

I am not sure that you will be able to do an experiment related directly to Alopecia Areata, but here are a couple Science Buddies projects related to the immune system, which may help you think of related ideas:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p008.shtml
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p003.shtml

I hope this helps!

Heather

Thank you for your help!