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Suggest Remedy For Hair Loss In Patches

Hi, I have been experiencing problems with my hair. ( I begun with an itchy scalp and ended up with scabs I m not exactly sure if these are related) I noticed some bald patches/thinned hair. I have had a vitamin D deficiency before and I m not sure if this is the cause or not I have experienced the bald patches before and I mentioned it to my doctor in an appointment and she just casually stated that it could be ring worm and she prescribed me medication. I don t think the meds really work but my hair did eventually grow back while taking vitamin b and prenatal pills prescribed by my doctor. The spots are at the back part of my head closer to the nape and it s a triangular shape.
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I will keep a possibility of Alopecia Areata(AA). Alopecia Areata(AA) is an autoimmune condition. The patches of Alopecia Areata are smooth, and there is no evidence of inflammation like scaling or erythema or itching.
Patches of hair loss arise most commonly over the scalp but the patches can also present on other areas like on the eyebrows or eyelashes and in the beard and mustache in males.
People often seek treatment because the bald patches are unsightly and are easily noticeable to others.
Intra-lesional Triamcinolone acetonide is the first line of treatment in adults. The injection can be repeated after 3 -4 weeks and usually hair regrow after 2 injections, given 3 weeks apart.
The injection has to be placed into the patch of hair loss. A dermatologist would usually administer this treatment in his office.
Various other treatment options in alopecia areata are: Topical Potent steroids (Mometasone Furoate, Clobetasol propionate); Topical Minoxidil solution; Topical Anthranalin; Topical PUVA(psoralens +UVA therapy).
All of them are effective but intra-lesional steroids are the most accepted line of treatment and it is a reproducibly effective therapy for focal type of alopecia areata.
I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful.

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Suggest Remedy For Hair Loss In Patches

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic I will keep a possibility of Alopecia Areata(AA). Alopecia Areata(AA) is an autoimmune condition. The patches of Alopecia Areata are smooth, and there is no evidence of inflammation like scaling or erythema or itching. Patches of hair loss arise most commonly over the scalp but the patches can also present on other areas like on the eyebrows or eyelashes and in the beard and mustache in males. People often seek treatment because the bald patches are unsightly and are easily noticeable to others. Intra-lesional Triamcinolone acetonide is the first line of treatment in adults. The injection can be repeated after 3 -4 weeks and usually hair regrow after 2 injections, given 3 weeks apart. The injection has to be placed into the patch of hair loss. A dermatologist would usually administer this treatment in his office. Various other treatment options in alopecia areata are: Topical Potent steroids (Mometasone Furoate, Clobetasol propionate); Topical Minoxidil solution; Topical Anthranalin; Topical PUVA(psoralens +UVA therapy). All of them are effective but intra-lesional steroids are the most accepted line of treatment and it is a reproducibly effective therapy for focal type of alopecia areata. I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful. Regards