Question 1

i have alopecia areata & am on a presc. shampoo & cream to see if it will help. i have 1 half dollar size patch and was curious if i can dye my hair?

Accepted Answer

Scalp issues: seeing how you have an area with no hair I would recommend hair dye at this time wait till it clears up and there hair has grown back completely

Question 2

how to cure alopecia areata?

Accepted Answer

Not often: It is a frequent alopecia, treatable but often recurs in other spots.

Question 3

can alopecia areata be cured?

Accepted Answer

Usually treated: Most with aopecoa aerate will respond to treatment. Depending on severity limited alopecia aerate will relsove but may occur later. Extensive alopecia aerate is more difficult to treat, oral simvistatin works well for many who used it.

Question 4

how to treat alopecia areata?

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Alopecia areata: Tough call! It is difficult for many doctors to do but you should seek one out from your Primary doctor.
There are treatments but not too many are excellent. Keep looking up possible doctors for you.

Question 5

is it possible that alopecia areata ophiasis be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Poor prognosis: The snake-like band-like AAO mostly in temporal or occipital regions, and more difficult to treat. Prognosis is poor and may spread. Reversal is difficult if any in most patients.

Question 6

does acupuncture helps in alopecia areata?

Accepted Answer

No: While acupuncture has traditionally been used in china for various dermatological conditions, there is currently no supporting research-based evidence for its effectiveness.

Question 7

what are some treatments for alopecia areata?

Accepted Answer

Size matters: The size of hair loss patches can determine treatment. Small patches are often treated with injections of cortisone into the skin of the affected area. Widespread hair loss or very large or numerous patches may be treated with internal cortisone (steroids) either by mouth or given as a shot in the muscle. Sometimes chemicals are used on the surface to cause an allergic reaction and inflammation.

Question 8

how to prevent alopecia areata from spreading?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Alopecia areata does not spread as in other diseases. It is an autoimmune disease whereby your hair follicles are being attacked by your immune system.

Question 9

how can i prevent and slow down alopecia areata?

Accepted Answer

Alopecia Areata.: See your physician for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Alopecia areata  cannot be cured; however, it can be treated and hair can grow back.  Treatment options for alopecia areata include:corticosteroids:injection locally to the bald patches., Minoxidil  , vitamins and stress reduction.

Question 10

can alopecia areata cause your eyelashes to fall out?

Accepted Answer

Alopecia: Generally no.  Alopecia generally occurs in the scalp.  It is rare to involve the eyelashes.

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