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What is best medication for alopecia areata to regrow hair quickly? i have patches of lost hair,

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There : There are a few topical therapies, but i typically recommend intralesional kenalog (triamcinolone) injections into the area which seem to work the best. Read more about alopecia areata and other treatment options at the link below. I hope that helps!

Answered 10/3/2016

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