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Is Alopecia Areata Curable?

My daughter is 5 years old . She has developed hairless patches in her scalp in different areas . Dr. said it is alopetia areata . She has undergone 2 times dermojet procedure in last 2 months. Some hair has come but not appreciable change. I am very worried please let me know if this is curable.
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
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Hi,

In cases where only a small area us involved, we can expect resolution by 8-12 months. This can recur a few times, but ultimately most them will overgrow this. Only few cases, especially when a larger area is affected, have bad prognosis. Your dermatologist can give more details.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Is Alopecia Areata Curable?

Hi, In cases where only a small area us involved, we can expect resolution by 8-12 months. This can recur a few times, but ultimately most them will overgrow this. Only few cases, especially when a larger area is affected, have bad prognosis. Your dermatologist can give more details. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician