Alopecia areata

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Alopecia areata

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My 5 years old son is suffering from alopecia areata , we are giving medicine to him but from the infected area white hair is coming

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Dr. Pooja Malipatil

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello It is important to know more details like how many patches , how big is the patch , how many previous episodes, also needs to be differentiated from Tinea capitis (which is a fungal infection common in 5 year old ) . If the child has already been diagnosed asalopecia areata then you can use eumosone cream over the patch , twice daily for 15 - 20 days .

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I strongly suggest you to take a video consultation to be sure of the diagnosis and to be able to prescribe an appropriate treatment

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai

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Don't worry.. suffering from alopecia areata causing bald spot.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.