Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Hair Loss In Beard, Alopecia Areata. Using Momate Ointment, NF6 Ointment. Correct Cure?
Hi, I have been diagnosed with auto immune disorder . Recently i developed patches of hair loss in beard and a small patch in head. Alopecia areata . I consulted two doctors. One doctor suggest tacrolimus and momate ointment. But on applying small patches became increased in size. Other doctor asked me to apply Propysalic NF6 ointment. I am continuing this now. Can you tell me which cures the problem.
Thu, 6 Sep 2012
Hi there. Alopecia Areat has various theories of orginin..one of them being autoimmune. Are you referring to alopecia areata or are you diagnosed with some other 'autoimmune' disease & alopecia areata also co-exists? This will affect the prognosis.
No two dermatologists agree on a particular line of management as regds this condition.
Both opinions are justified & either/or may be successful.
Remember that 'stress' plays a major role in perpetuating & aggravating AA (alopecia areata)..so please do address this issue & you may visit a counsellor for help to deal with issues if they so exist.
Personally, i would go in for an injectable (intralesional) corticosteroid administered by a competent dermatologist coupled with topical immunomodulant like 1% pimecrolimus (akin to tacrolimus)
For added quick 'friends with benefits', one could throw in topical 2% minoxidil spray/lotion.
Cheers & wish you a quick recovery!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venereologist
Vikram Hospital, Bangalore, India
No two dermatologists agree on a particular line of management as regds this condition.
Both opinions are justified & either/or may be successful.
Remember that 'stress' plays a major role in perpetuating & aggravating AA (alopecia areata)..so please do address this issue & you may visit a counsellor for help to deal with issues if they so exist.
Personally, i would go in for an injectable (intralesional) corticosteroid administered by a competent dermatologist coupled with topical immunomodulant like 1% pimecrolimus (akin to tacrolimus)
For added quick 'friends with benefits', one could throw in topical 2% minoxidil spray/lotion.
Cheers & wish you a quick recovery!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venereologist
Vikram Hospital, Bangalore, India
I find this answer helpful
Hi...dear User..,
Thanks for choosing HCM...,
For Alopecia areata, medical treatment will not respond..,
So go for Intra lesional therapy of Steroid will give..,
better results..,
Tab Biotin 10 mg daily for 2 months
thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM...,
For Alopecia areata, medical treatment will not respond..,
So go for Intra lesional therapy of Steroid will give..,
better results..,
Tab Biotin 10 mg daily for 2 months
thanQ
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Macrolide
Loading Online Doctors....