[2][3][4][5] He had mild symptoms growing up with only small, manageable bald spots, but he started losing more hair in his 20s and has spoken of wearing makeup and artificial eyebrows while filming The Forgotten.

[7] Anthony Carrigan is recognized for his versatile portrayals of villains and eccentric characters, leveraging his unique appearance due to alopecia areata to redefine Hollywood's depiction of antagonistic roles.

[9] He gained further acclaim as Victor Zsasz in Gotham (2014–2019), where his dark humor and charisma were widely praised.

[10] In film, Carrigan is notable for his role as Dennis Caleb McCoy in Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020).

[12] Beyond acting, Carrigan advocates for awareness of alopecia areata, using his platform to promote individuality and acceptance in the entertainment industry.