Cortisone Injections For Alopecia Areata- 394 Questions Answered

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

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

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?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 325 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

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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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist. ... 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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Dr. Merlin Homoeopath | Bangalore

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Surely. Chat online n share snaps ll guide you. ... 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 ?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 185 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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 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

Asked for Female, 23 Years 331 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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

Asked for Female, 5 Years 180 Views v

Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

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Is alopecia areata can be treated.if it can be treated than please suggest me how I can take it away.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 360 Views v

Dr. Franklin Sujith Kumar Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Yes Alopecia areata can be treated..your dermatologist will discuss with you regarding treatment plans with intralesional Steroid injections/topical steroids etc..thank 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.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 358 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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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

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

Asked for Male, 20 Years 106 Views v

Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

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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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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

Asked for Male, 33 Years 41 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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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

Asked for Male, 19 Years 275 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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Asked for Female, 22 Years 457 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

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

Asked for Male, 35 Years 377 Views v

Dr. Shaik Mohammed Obeidullah Dermatologist | Bangalore

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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

Asked for Male, 25 Years 204 Views v

Dr. Katkar Shraddha Prabhakar Dermatologist | Nagpur

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.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 251 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 321 Views v

Dr. Sarish Kaur Dermatologist | Mohali

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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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Asked for Female, 27 Years 173 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 198 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 272 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 .

Asked for Male, 10 Years 238 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

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.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 112 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

Asked for Female, 27 Years 1638 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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

Asked for Male, 25 Years 184 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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Asked for Male, 23 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

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.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 429 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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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Asked for Female, 27 Years 193 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

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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Asked for Male, 34 Years 116 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Pls do online consultation for detailed prescription and further guidance ... Read More

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Cortisone injections for alopecia areata

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

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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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.

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.

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!

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 ?

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

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

Is alopecia areata can be treated.if it can be treated than please suggest me how I can take it away.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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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