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What Treatment Should I Take For Hairless Patches In My Scalp ?

Hi i m 24 years old female.I had hairless patches on my scalp scince one year. it is growing in numbers.what is the problem pls help me.wt can i do 4 it
Wed, 18 Jan 2012
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Hi!sweety,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum,
Your problem is known as ALOPECIA AREATA.Its a autoimmune condition where you get hair loss in patches.If not treated properly it may involve whole of scalp,so i would advice you to take immediate treatment.Drug of choice is Injection steroid over the patches,along with MINTOP solution (5% ) topically.These inj can be given every 3 wk
interval.Some irritant solution can also be used over the patches.If sever one has to take oral steroid also.Stress increases the problem ,so plz don't panic and take a good treatment from a trained dermatologist.
take care ,
Dr.Chawda
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What Treatment Should I Take For Hairless Patches In My Scalp ?

Hi!sweety, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum, Your problem is known as ALOPECIA AREATA.Its a autoimmune condition where you get hair loss in patches.If not treated properly it may involve whole of scalp,so i would advice you to take immediate treatment.Drug of choice is Injection steroid over the patches,along with MINTOP solution (5% ) topically.These inj can be given every 3 wk interval.Some irritant solution can also be used over the patches.If sever one has to take oral steroid also.Stress increases the problem ,so plz don t panic and take a good treatment from a trained dermatologist. take care , Dr.Chawda