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Is alopacia curable?
I have alopacia past 3 months whether its curable in any form of treatment like allopathy, homeopathy or ayurvedic. I have fungal infection in legs as well. What to do for treatment?
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Yes..Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or black in colour.. Treatment depending on the type and severity.. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it..As it has to be differentiated from eczema and infection, its a must to see and confirm the diagnosis for proper treatment..So, please send photos of the affected area by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Yes it is treatable. 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 any hairy area of the body also like eyebrows and beard. It has to be treated properly for long duration until the immunity comes down. Once the immunity is controlled, hair grows back over the patches. Please contact me with photos using online consult option for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ,
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Dr. Prarthana Ramavana
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Alopecia areata is controllable to a certain extent. The progression of the disease is variable from person to person. You should visit a certified dermatologist near your place for treratment of alopecia and the fungal infection on your legs.
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. Alopecia is the medical term for "balding". Alopecia or balding may be treatable / curable depending on the cause of the same. So you must -
1. See a qualified dermatologist, get trichoscopy evaluation done and know the cause for your balding - it can then accordingly be treated.
2.Same goes for your infection in the leg.
Warm regards, Dr Govind S Mittal, THEREAPEIA SKIN HAIR AND ENT CENTRE, BENGALURU.
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