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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss With Bald Spot

Hello, My name is Hardik Panchal and my age is 27, height is 5''8', and weight is 75. since last 3 months my hair lossed significantly, and in scalp there is round spot where all hair has lost. We call it in GUJARATI is "Undri", don't know in english. can you tell me for what reason it appears and what it the treatment?? last year also I had this kind of situation and dr told me that it is one type of skin infection.
Wed, 14 Sep 2016
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi and welcome to HCM
From what I understand , 'undri' is the term for alopecia areata where the hair is lost in clear patches due to an immune reaction in the body against your hair. Did you consult a dermatologist last time?
Certain infection can cause loss of hair but you would also have other skin symptoms in that area. Did the previous hair lost grow back?
If it is just unexplained loss of hair in patches and repeating, it s mostly alopecia areata.
Do you have any other illnesses or allergic conditions? Or family history of similar complaints?
You can use a minoxidil 5% solution at night on the area for a month and observe with hair supplements such as as Keraglo men capsules daily.
You can also try steroid creams to stop the progress. But these methods take time.
I would advise you to consult a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and start steroid injection in the area which gives good results. Other options can also be discussed.
keep in mind that they can recur in other areas again or sometimes regrow on its own and recover. Also check if you experience hair loss anywhere else on body.
Hope this helps.
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Dermatologist Dr. Ilyas Patel's  Response
Hello Hardik..

You seem to have alopecia areata..you are right..it is undri in gujarati. It is an autoimmune skin disease in which,sudden hair loss occurs in round patches. Exact cause is not known,but stress might precipitate the disease. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and perfect treatment.

Still, I would like to suggest as follow..

- intradermal steroid inj in bald skin..very effective
- steroid lotion to apply in morn
- trioxsalen lotion like salen lotion to apply at night
- biotin containing tablets daily
- oral steroid in tappering dose
- immunomodulator like levamisole

Have patience for the good result..do not do self medication,always take treatment under guidance of doctor. So, immediately consult nearby dermatologist...ok

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss With Bald Spot

Hi and welcome to HCM From what I understand , undri is the term for alopecia areata where the hair is lost in clear patches due to an immune reaction in the body against your hair. Did you consult a dermatologist last time? Certain infection can cause loss of hair but you would also have other skin symptoms in that area. Did the previous hair lost grow back? If it is just unexplained loss of hair in patches and repeating, it s mostly alopecia areata. Do you have any other illnesses or allergic conditions? Or family history of similar complaints? You can use a minoxidil 5% solution at night on the area for a month and observe with hair supplements such as as Keraglo men capsules daily. You can also try steroid creams to stop the progress. But these methods take time. I would advise you to consult a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and start steroid injection in the area which gives good results. Other options can also be discussed. keep in mind that they can recur in other areas again or sometimes regrow on its own and recover. Also check if you experience hair loss anywhere else on body. Hope this helps.