Question 1

about alopecia areata. should i get steroid injections on scalp patches?

Accepted Answer

Yes, probably.: Intralesional steroid injections are pretty much the only thing that is effective for alopecia areata, because the steroid has to get down to the level of the hair roots to have a beneficial effect, and topical steroids don't get down there. Given enough time the hair will usually grow back by itself, eventually, but it will take a long time; steroid injections speed things up considerably.

Question 2

21 yr old ving lichen planus pigmention 4m1 yr. also hd alopecia areata. i took steroids 4 dat bt now not taking. not getting relief by ointmt.wt 2 do?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Speak with your dentist asap. You may require another round of oral steroid therapy.

Question 3

my five year old has alopecia areata. her hair is very thin in patches but not completely gone. she uses a steroid cream. anything else i can do ? tks

Accepted Answer

Dermatology consult?: The condition you described ( alopecia areata) could be inherited or acquired. It might has associations with other conditions. Treatment would be different. Try dermatology consult.

Question 4

how much effective baricitinib 4mg is for diffuse alopecia areata for 25 yr female suffering from 14 years who had multiple treatment like prp steroids injections but problem comes back and it's affecting eyebrow and eyelashes. also had psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see a local alopecia expert and see what they recommend,

Question 5

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 6

are there any success stories for alopecia areata treatments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Many: Injections, topical therapies, steroids and oral therapies can all help, sometimes permanently.  Get to a dermatologist for evaluation.

Question 7

are there any new treatments for alopecia areata or alopecia universalis-eyebrow?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Hypothyroidism can cause eye brow loss, so get a physical and labwork. And inflammatory conditions can cause hair loss, so those need to be ruled out. I don't think steroid creams would help.

Question 8

i have anxiety disorder and hyperthyroidism both being treated. will these disorders make it more difficult for my alopecia areata treatments to work ? i have recd injection and oral supplement to take?

Accepted Answer

: Ask your physcian if tou have "Hashimoto's thyroiditis." (You may need an antibody panel for this.) If you do it can be the cause of the alopecia and it will be more difficult to manage. And, has your hyperthyroidism been treated: it can cause anxiety like features. This is usually evaluated by an endocrinologist.

Question 9

how do i know if i have alopecia areata?

Accepted Answer

Roundtotallybaldarea: An onset of Alop areata is a cirdula often bald aree, often seen in an automimmune entity like Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto,s thyroiditis.

Question 10

what amount effective jaborandi essentials for alopecia areata?

Accepted Answer

ALOPECIA TX: Alopecia or hair loss may be multifaceted . You need full Exam &amp;lab work up especially Vit d/Thyroid studies /TESTOSTERONE/ b12 and folate. If they are normal start high dose Biotin zinc B12 and folic acid.. Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia may be helpful. If there is no improvement consult dermatology for biopsy to rule out auto-immune ALOPECIA AERATA.. With supplements  start at a Lo dose and work up.

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About alopecia areata. should i get steroid injections on scalp patches?

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21 yr old ving lichen planus pigmention 4m1 yr. also hd alopecia areata. i took steroids 4 dat bt now not taking. not getting relief by ointmt.wt 2 do?

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My five year old has alopecia areata. her hair is very thin in patches but not completely gone. she uses a steroid cream. anything else i can do ? tks

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How much effective baricitinib 4mg is for diffuse alopecia areata for 25 yr female suffering from 14 years who had multiple treatment like prp steroids injections but problem comes back and it's affecting eyebrow and eyelashes. also had psoriasis?

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What are some treatments for alopecia areata?

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Are there any success stories for alopecia areata treatments?

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Are there any new treatments for alopecia areata or alopecia universalis-eyebrow?

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I have anxiety disorder and hyperthyroidism both being treated. will these disorders make it more difficult for my alopecia areata treatments to work ? i have recd injection and oral supplement to take?

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How do i know if i have alopecia areata?

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What amount effective jaborandi essentials for alopecia areata?

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