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How Can Alopecia Universalis Be Treated?

I am 43 and have alopecia universalis...I have had it for 23 years and lost it a) within 30 days...it has really affected the way I look at myself,I don t go anywhere without a hat on,and allergies destroy me bad..Can I get disability for the incurable disease...Oh and since I ve had this disease a number of mentally problems has resulted in this..Thank you
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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The treatment depends upon the activation of hair follicles by different types of therapies. By topical diphencyphrone therapy the immune system can be stimulated, ultraviolet hair therapy activates the hair follicles and causes better blood circulation in the scalp.

After the therapy hair growth occurs in six months but it can stop or hair may start to fall again if therapy is stopped & medications neglected. Tofacitinib is usually prescribed. Since AU is an autoimmune disease stay well nourished & stay away from sickness. Wear hat or apply sunscreen when outdoors.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Alopecia Universalis Be Treated?

Hi, The treatment depends upon the activation of hair follicles by different types of therapies. By topical diphencyphrone therapy the immune system can be stimulated, ultraviolet hair therapy activates the hair follicles and causes better blood circulation in the scalp. After the therapy hair growth occurs in six months but it can stop or hair may start to fall again if therapy is stopped & medications neglected. Tofacitinib is usually prescribed. Since AU is an autoimmune disease stay well nourished & stay away from sickness. Wear hat or apply sunscreen when outdoors. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.