Thanks for posting your concern at healthcaremagic Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition and commonly present as focal patches of hair loss, most commonly over the scalp but also on the beard, moustache or eyebrows or eyelashes. People often seek treatment because the bald patches are unsightly and are easily noticeable to others. Various treatment options in Focal type of alopecia areata in order of the choice of treatment: Intra-lesional Triamcinolone acetonide is first line treatment in adults followed by other modalities like: Topical Potent steroids (Mometasone Furoate, Clobetasol propionate) Topical Minoxidil Topical Anthranalin(Derobin ointment) Topical PUVA(psoralens +UVA therapy). All of them are effective. However I prefer Intra-lesional steroid in my patients of Alopecia areata. It can be repeated after 3 -4 weeks and usually hair regrow after 2 injections, given 3 weeks apart. Rather than trying home remedies like garlic application, I would suggest that you see a dermatologist for specific treatment of alopecia areata. Regards