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What Causes Eyebrow Hair Loss When Diagnosed With Alopecia Areata?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015
Question: My eyebrows have had the hair fall out of them and they are red and inflamed for over one year- it is not psoriasis - it has been diagnosed as alapicia but cause unknown I have been given her a cream and steroids but the effects are minimal
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Response to treatment in such cases takes time

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome HCM health forum!

I am Dr. V XXXXXXX Sr Consultant Dermatologist.

I have assessed the problem and feel that it takes a long time before one experiences good results in such cases.

However, from the description, I could not learn whether the steroids are being given for local or systemic/oral use.

An additional measure is outlined here-under which should be of great help in early recovery:

Hair stimulants like FOLICA or comparable preparations have been found to aid recovery. This should be applied as one to two drops each area of the size of a fingertip twice daily for at least six to eight weeks with an applicator avoiding direct touching with fingertip.

I believe this information helps your early recovery

Our best wishes!

Regards
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What Causes Eyebrow Hair Loss When Diagnosed With Alopecia Areata?

Brief Answer: Response to treatment in such cases takes time Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome HCM health forum! I am Dr. V XXXXXXX Sr Consultant Dermatologist. I have assessed the problem and feel that it takes a long time before one experiences good results in such cases. However, from the description, I could not learn whether the steroids are being given for local or systemic/oral use. An additional measure is outlined here-under which should be of great help in early recovery: Hair stimulants like FOLICA or comparable preparations have been found to aid recovery. This should be applied as one to two drops each area of the size of a fingertip twice daily for at least six to eight weeks with an applicator avoiding direct touching with fingertip. I believe this information helps your early recovery Our best wishes! Regards