Depending on the type of alopecia and the cause, prednisone may be a therapeutic option for hair regrowth. This is best used for inflammatory types of alopecia, such as alopecia areata, or scarring alopecias such as lichen planopilaris. Non-inflammatory types of hair loss, such as female or male pattern alopecia, will not improve with prednisone and may actually worsen. It is important to seek consultation with a board-certified dermatologist to correctly diagnose your hair loss disorder.