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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss And Patches On Scull

hi doctor, i am raju and suffering from alopecia areata disease beacuse of this i have been having loss of hair and patches on scull. i consulted doctor last month he has given some tablets like BIOTEE-PLUS 10MG and ANDROMIN TAB AND GROCAPIX GEL. by using these i did not stop my hairloss and patches on scull. could you please suggest me...should i continue with this treatment.how can i reduce patches on scull. will get hair that on that patches.
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello Raju and welcome to HCM
Alopecia areata is a condition where the body reacts against the hair, causing it to fall off.
You will need more specific treatments for the same.
You can continue with the tablets and gel application, they help give nutrition for hair growth, but will not treat the reaction in your body. For that you will need stronger medication like steroids.
I would advise you to see a dermatologist regarding steroid injections in the bald areas. This will stop the reaction from spreading and slowly stop the hairfall. It also gives faster hair growth. In many cases it gives a good permanent resolution.
But since it is an allergic or immunity related disease, it can happen again in new areas. You will need to follow up regularly and take proper treatment. You may also have to check for other diseases like thyroid disorders, white patches(vitiligo) or anemia which have similar causes.
There are also newer options which can be tried along with your present medications. Do consult a dermatosurgeon for further opinion regarding what is best for you.
Keep in mind that it will take time, and also to take good nutritious diet, avoid harsh chemicals or any thing you might be allergic to, avoid stress.
Hope this helps.
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss And Patches On Scull

Hello Raju and welcome to HCM Alopecia areata is a condition where the body reacts against the hair, causing it to fall off. You will need more specific treatments for the same. You can continue with the tablets and gel application, they help give nutrition for hair growth, but will not treat the reaction in your body. For that you will need stronger medication like steroids. I would advise you to see a dermatologist regarding steroid injections in the bald areas. This will stop the reaction from spreading and slowly stop the hairfall. It also gives faster hair growth. In many cases it gives a good permanent resolution. But since it is an allergic or immunity related disease, it can happen again in new areas. You will need to follow up regularly and take proper treatment. You may also have to check for other diseases like thyroid disorders, white patches(vitiligo) or anemia which have similar causes. There are also newer options which can be tried along with your present medications. Do consult a dermatosurgeon for further opinion regarding what is best for you. Keep in mind that it will take time, and also to take good nutritious diet, avoid harsh chemicals or any thing you might be allergic to, avoid stress. Hope this helps.