Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition and commonly present as focal patches of hair loss, most commonly over the scalp. Most of the patches regrow hair on there own, within a year. However, treatment is often sought for cosmetic concerns. The new hair that re grows is lighter/hypopigmented as compared to the surrounding normal hair but later it regains its pigment. Out of the various treatment options utilized for treatment of alopecia areata Intra-lesional steroid injection of Triamcinolone acetonide is the treatment of choice. Other treatment modalities are: Topical potent steroids, Topical Minoxidil, Topical Anthranalin, Topical PUVA(psoralens +UV A therapy) etc. I prefer Intra-lesional steroid in my patients of Alopecia areata. It can be repeated after 3 -4 weeks and most of the patients regrow new hair after just 2 injections, given 3 weeks apart. Regrowth usually is seen within 4-6 weeks in responsive patients. Moreover, the injection is very economical I would suggest you to seek another appointment with your dermatologist regarding this mode of treatment (intralesional steroids). Regards