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Reason For Bald Spots?
I have Begun to have bald spots in my hair since my dog has started taking Apoquel. My dr. Said this is an immune system response to something and even though I wash my hands after giving the drug to my dog, I was wondering if I was having a reaction to the drug myself.
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Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history you are having alopecia aerata, my treatment advice is -
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Apply a Tacrolimus 0.03 %ointment twice daily on affected part.
3. Take a zinc supplement like Zinfate tablet once daily for 3 months.
If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
As per your case history you are having alopecia aerata, my treatment advice is -
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Apply a Tacrolimus 0.03 %ointment twice daily on affected part.
3. Take a zinc supplement like Zinfate tablet once daily for 3 months.
If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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