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How Can Alopecia Areata With A Positive KOH Test Be Treated?
Hey i m suffering from alopecia areata. From last 2 months. I have single patch and its growing larger as days are passing. When will probably see growth on my patch? Also my doc asked me go for koh and fungal culture test. Koh was positive stating large amount of fungal heads are there. But fungal culture shows no growth. I feel both reports are contradictory. Please help 23yr old female
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Hello,
I would treat for fungal infection especially if the microscopy shows it and the typical broken hair is visible in the patch.
Taking oral antifungal for at least 3 months is needed and local ketokonazol shampoo.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
I would treat for fungal infection especially if the microscopy shows it and the typical broken hair is visible in the patch.
Taking oral antifungal for at least 3 months is needed and local ketokonazol shampoo.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
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