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How long does alopecia areata last?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Hard to say: The answer depends upon how much of your scalp was involved and if your eyelashes and eyebrows are involved also. There are treatments for this problem including the injection of cortisone into the scalpor the use of creams or lotions to irritate the scalp and cause hair growth.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 3/3/2018

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