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How Can Alopecia Areata Causing Hair Fall Be Treated?

MY DERMATOLOGIST TOLD ME ON THURSAY i HAVE ALOPECIA ARETA. mY HAIR WAS THINNING AND HAD ONE BALD PATCH. THE LAST TWO DAYS IT IS FALL OUT EXCESSIVE. I EXPECT TO LOOSE ALL MY HAIR. I ALSO HAVE UNDERACTIVE THRYOID AND TAKE SINTHROID. I GO SEE MY INTERNAL MEDICINE DOCTOR TOMORROW. BUT IN THE MEANTIME IF I LOOSE ALL MY HAIR WHAT ARE THE CHANCE IT WILL GROW BACK
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Hello dear,

Given the history that you have been diagnosed with Under-active thyroid, this can also be considered as a cause of hair fall.
Kindly get a fresh estimation of Thyroid profile done & discuss with your treating Doctor regarding the same.

Alopecia areata or Male pattern baldness usually follows a pattern of receding hairline & is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones.
Management involves intake of Finasteride preparations (like Finax) which interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness.

In addition, you can also use:
1. Minoxidil preparations (like Mintop 10%) applied directly to the scalp helps in hair growth by stimulating the hair follicles.
2. Multivitamin supplements containing Biotin.
These medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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How Can Alopecia Areata Causing Hair Fall Be Treated?

Hello dear, Given the history that you have been diagnosed with Under-active thyroid, this can also be considered as a cause of hair fall. Kindly get a fresh estimation of Thyroid profile done & discuss with your treating Doctor regarding the same. Alopecia areata or Male pattern baldness usually follows a pattern of receding hairline & is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones. Management involves intake of Finasteride preparations (like Finax) which interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness. In addition, you can also use: 1. Minoxidil preparations (like Mintop 10%) applied directly to the scalp helps in hair growth by stimulating the hair follicles. 2. Multivitamin supplements containing Biotin. These medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.