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I Am Smoker. Having Alopecia Areata. Spreading To Whole Body. How Long Will It Take To Get Cured?

i am having alopeica areta since last 2 years.. i am smoking cigarettes, doing weed and boozing from last 3 - 4 years ..it started with the beard area and now it has spread all over body .. i am undergoing treatment of it .half of my head hairs have come ..but i see very few hairs on my eyebrows and eyelashes .. how long would it take to be cured
Fri, 13 Jul 2012
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
welcome to healthcaremagic forum
you have extensive alopecia known as alopecia universalis .
it take 6 month to 2 years to have final result .
you must take regular treatment and keep follow up with your dermatologist
you need to give up your habit as it reduce your immunity and delay recovery .
be patience and keep faith in your doctor
i hope i have answered your question .
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I Am Smoker. Having Alopecia Areata. Spreading To Whole Body. How Long Will It Take To Get Cured?

hi welcome to healthcaremagic forum you have extensive alopecia known as alopecia universalis . it take 6 month to 2 years to have final result . you must take regular treatment and keep follow up with your dermatologist you need to give up your habit as it reduce your immunity and delay recovery . be patience and keep faith in your doctor i hope i have answered your question .