1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. ALOPECIA AREATA. Diet. please help me!

ALOPECIA AREATA

2017-09-13 11:24:17
Hey , i have alopecia .It been years now though patch is contained ( no more increasing in shape) but no growth of hairs.I have taken 8 -10 steroidal injection but didn't help me.I want to try Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet to boost my immune system. Whats doctor opinion about this diet.Can diet able to help to reduce alopecia .I know someone who treated himself with this diet.please help me
37 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
I don't know about any such diet and it is not mentioned anywhere in books. Phototherapy also works in alopecia areata. Please call me or contact using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

Answered2017-09-14 03:44:47

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Dietary tips to prevent continuous Hair Fall and Alopecia

Dr.Swapan Banerjee(PhD)

Getting irritated or tired to find out the solutions for your hair fall? Here is a useful article for all of you.Losing ... Read more

Alopecia in Men and Women - Causes of It!

Dr.Jagatjit Singh Kohli

Hair fall is not a problem as long as it is within the healthy range. In fact, as part of a normal cycle of hair growth, ... Read more

Alopecia Areata: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Dr.Nivedita Dadu

There are a lot of myths related to Alopecia areata which is a hair disease. A lot of people wish to gain knowledge abou ... Read more

Patchy Hair Falling - Alopecia Areata

Dr.D.Senthil Kumar

Alopecia areataAlopecia areata means hair loss in small, round patches any where in hairy parts of the body. The most af ... Read more

What Is Alopecia?

Dr.Jyoti Singh

Alopecia / hair fall refers to loss of hair. Hairfall may be in small patches or in severe cases larger patches may also ... Read more

Hair Fall – Alopecia – Khalitya

Dr.Rajesh A. Shrotriya

Hair fall in Ayurveda is termed as Khalitya. It is classified under Shiroroga. Vitiated Pitta ie. Bhrajaka Pitta along w ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Alopecia barbae

12583 Views
I am suffering from alopecia barbae disease and its getting more worse nowadays so please I need a quick ...Read More

Alopecia barbae

8126 Views
I am suffering from alopecia barbae.... can I know the best remedy to overcome this? And how long does it ...Read More

Alopecia .....

3667 Views
I'm 20m , suffering from alopecia for 2years . I had used many kind of lotions and medicines,but I didn't ...Read More

Alopecia barbae

3543 Views
I am facing alopecia barbae from last 2 years. first it hit on top of head which got recovered. but now i ...Read More

Androgenetic alopecia

2954 Views
Can androgenetic alopecia can cured without any medication or treatment. Having hair cut on regular basis ...Read More

Alopecia areata

75 Views
I am suffering from alopecia areata please suggest the appropiate treatment i am attaching the photos

Alopecia in head

47 Views
Maid has one patch of alopecia on her head. Pls help. She uses hair colour. Massive hair fall since 4 mon ...Read More

Hair loss patch

49 Views
Observed multiple hair loss patch like Alopecia Areata for my 14 year old doctor. Wanted to understand th ...Read More

Alopecia areta

100 Views
I had alopecia areta patches on my head somewhere in 2018 due to stress, where I did treatment after cons ...Read More

Alopecia with vit D3 deficiency Minoxidi

142 Views
I am 25 year old woman, I am working a night shift. I am facing the alopecia areata issue . Last Month I ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.