HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

I Am Suffering From Alopecia, What Shoud I Do ?

I am suffering from a kind of alopecia. I am 24 years old single and doing a job. It started from one patch almost 8 months before. Initially its was of size 2 cm. It has grown to 2 inches. I had treated from skin specialist last month. He asked me for madication of one month. But now after 1 month medication I see starting multiple patches. What shoud I do?
Wed, 16 Feb 2011
Report Abuse
  User's Response
Alopecia depends on many factors as age, sex, hereditary factors etc. It is common in males and is related to family history. I will recommend you to see a trichologist so that after seeing the patch and type of hair loss treatment can be decided.
I find this answer helpful
  User's Response
Waqas's  Response
My last doctor was a Dermatologist. He asked me to return after 1 month medication, till then Patches may stop and he will decide for the recovery of hair. But new patches are appearing. If dermatologist is different from trichologist? Should I countinue with dermatologist?
  Anonymous's Response
Anonymous's  Response
trichologist is a dermatologist whos area of interest is in hair and its disorder. you can continue with your treatment with dermatologist. do not expect any results less than 6 continuous months, initially during the course of treatment there will be new new other symptoms of hair fall do develop. the dramatic and drastic change will be seen only after a period of 6 to 8 months usually. so keep ur cool and continue with the treatment inspite of no improvement of if there is worsening of your condition. improvement and or worsening bring it to the notice of ur treating dermatologist
  User's Response
Waqas's  Response
Thank you for help. I will be continuing the treatment from this my previous dermatologist. Will see the treatment till 6 months...
Dermatologist Dr. Gaurang Krishna's  Response
Hi. what you have is ALopecia Areata. If the patches are still growing or you are developing new patches then see a GOOD dermatologist urgently.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Baldness


Loading Online Doctors....
I Am Suffering From Alopecia, What Shoud I Do ?

Alopecia depends on many factors as age, sex, hereditary factors etc. It is common in males and is related to family history. I will recommend you to see a trichologist so that after seeing the patch and type of hair loss treatment can be decided.