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I am having hairloss patches on my beard
I am having hair loss patches on my beard may be due to disease called alopecia... earlier some 5 years ago I had the same problem.. the doctor gave me corticosteroids for my arthritis which maybe worked for this too.. I am not taking any steroid tablets now.. how should I treat it.. I am not in a financially stable condition to visit a doctor or book an appointment because I lost my job a week ago.. please help.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from alopecia areata causing this spot beard loss.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..detailed prescription by sending photos
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Need to see pictures before we can make any diagnosis and accordingly can give you treatment. Start treatment at earliest otherwise the loss can be permanent.
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Arpita
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9 yrs exp
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 & guidance.,
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