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Does steriod injection for alopecia areata reduce allover immunity of our body or its only for affected hair area.

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I got to know having a small patch of baldness(Alopecia areata) in the scalp.My query is ,is it recomended to take injection staright away or try with the cream and then as a last option go with injection.

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U can try with lotion ..within 3 months it will grow. ...  Read More

I have 2 alopecia areata spots 1cm each since last 5 months I am on immunotherapy drops for allergies . My dermatologist suggested injection for treatment of alopecia. Can i take injection since i am on immunotherapy drops for dustmite allergies.

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Hi, Doctor uses triamcinolone injection on alopecia areata patches ( beards and scalp)every 3 weeks. Does this injection has any side effects? Does it causes impotency in males or any other problems?

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Not much to worry.. alternate medicine available for good improvement.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I have been suffering from the Alopecia areata since 12 years and I get bald patches every time I stop taking injection or use minoxidil. I have bald patches and it breaks my confidence

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am losing my beard and moustache hair. I think I am having alopecia Areata problem. I consulted a doctor and had a medicine and injection in the patches area but nothing improved. What should I do ?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I affected with Alopecia areata over 25 year, I have consulted and took medicine, but no use. Please advise injection or any better solution for her back my hair soon. Many Thanks!

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Surely. Chat online n share snaps ll guide you. ...  Read More

Doctor i have alopecia areata in my beard and i am much worried about that. please help me and suggest me any medicine.

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You may be having alopecia areata. this is an autoimmune condition due to the attack of lymphocytes​ against hair roots. It results in the formation of bald patches on the scalp. It can affect a ...  Read More

My daughter had alopecia areata on head and right eye brow....can you plz suggest any cure for alopecia areata.

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Specific treatment available for better outcomes ...  Read More

I have found out that I have alopecia Areata and I am freaking out. Need treatment asap. Please suggest

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Calm down. Alopecia areata will require injection treatment. You can visit my clinic for proper treatment. ...  Read More

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

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Good that you have the picture however more detailed history needs to be assessed before starting you ok your personalised treatment ...  Read More

I am facing Alopecia areata patch from 3 months. Earlier it was smaller but not it is around 1-1.5 inch bigger. Though no other patches are there but still want to ask why everyone is not so sure of timeframe of growth. My dermatologist asked me to use Zemperd 16 and Minokem- N, paying attention on diet, manage stress and sleep, but still he is not

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

For Alopecia areta, we have to consult derma or Rheumatologist? Can anyone suggest something for it. I had this problem since a month. Haven't used anything

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I was diagnosed with alopecia 6-7 years ago and now this is my current condition, what is the best possible way to recover from this I have been on numerous treatments ever since I was firstly diagnosed

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have alopecia areata ophiasis, a condition causing hair loss in a band-like pattern at the back of my scalp. It has been more than a month since I started having this. The bald patch is evidently increasing too. The hair loss has been persistent, and I’d like to understand my treatment options. I want to know if there are any effective medi

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Don't worry, specific medication will improve condition. Book an online consultation for proper treatment. ...  Read More

Alopecia areata, started from scalpe and then beard and now it has started from eyebrows. What treatment regime should he follow and suitable tests he must do

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First need to confirm the diagnosis for which images and history is required. Please consult online for appropriate treatment. ...  Read More

I have only one patch at starting at back scalp, i went to local dermatologist, he gave me corticosteroids injection, that patch recovers hair but later two, three small patches are discovered on other area of scalp

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Appearance of new patches indicates that the disease is still active.. there are oral medications that your dermat will prescribe you to stop the spread of this condition .. visit your nearby dermatol ...  Read More

I've just recovered from alopecia areata and all my patches have regrowth now. Hair is thick but my hairfall is accompanied by baby hair falling. Is it normal? Or do I need to do something.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Will having milk or dairy products worsen alopecia? Or we can have it in moderation? Does diet really play a major role in alopecia?

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Hi it’s an auto immune disorder. There are several factors which can be responsible. Book an online consultation to discuss in detail. ...  Read More

Can we have these two conditions together? I was diagnosed with alopecia areata and my hair was falling out in patches, the patches multiplied with time but recently the patches have been filling in but my hair is falling all together now leading to overall thinning. The hairfall is twice compared to when I initially had alopecia. Allopathy homeop

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have alopecia areata and certain parts of my scalp and hair hurt, is it's normal? Or do I need to do something? I am tried steroid injections first but now I'm taking homeopathy meds.

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Means disease may be still active, it is called trichidynia ...  Read More

Can we use derma roller on our bald patches in case of alopecia areata? Does it help in hair re growth?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My son suffering alopecia areata problem Last 1 nd half year scalp spreading fastly. Below sending image please sajjuste me .

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He needs oral medications for treatment. Treatment is long term. I suggest to consult online for proper treatment ...  Read More

Have alopecia since childhood. It got better in between but at present having excessive hair loss, resulting patches on scalp and sometimes eyebrows hair also starts falling too.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from alopecia areata causing patchy hair loss. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ...  Read More

It's been 3 months since I've been diagnosed with alopecia areata. And the spots are just increasing in number even during medication. I've been recommended minoxidil and a zydip lotion. Ans I see only a slight difference that too in one spot only

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

3 months back i had an alopecia areata patch on back of my head which got filled in. Now after shaving i found this small little sparse patch. Is this another patch of alopecia areata. Marked in photo

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Last week, i found an alopecia areata patch at the back of my head. I tried to check the vitamins level in the body and found the following - Vitamin D2 - 2ng/ml Vitamin D3 - 6.07ng/ml I was wondering if lower d levels is acting here as a trigger for alopecia?? Other vitamins levels are as follows: Vitamin B12-:252 pg/ml Vitamin B1 -: 1.2 ng/ml Vi

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Hi All, Can I use tacroz forte ointment for alopecia areata patches twice a day? I have patches on beard and eyebrows. Any other cream ? How much time will it take to recover all patches by using the ointment? Please suggest.

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Please don't self treat. Incomplete knowledge is a dangerous thing. Please consult online for proper evaluation. If oral medicines are not given in cases rapidly expanding, the entire scalp and face c ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata about 3 months back. Currently, I am using a topical steroid - Topsor and taking supplements - Vit D, B12, Biotin, Calcium and Iron. I consulted another doctor, she suggested PRP and meso therapy for AA. Should I consider it? Can I take PRP in Alopecia Areata? I am attaching a photo of my bald pa

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Hi I'm facing alopecia areata on my chin,. Earlier it was small then eventually it grown a bit and also got one patch at back of my head too. This used to recur a lot Mostly on scalp and I used to.apply minoxidil with topisal and with in months it used to grow back. But now this time happened on chin and it's not.going instead skin getting red and

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