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Can Alopecia Areata Be Cured?

Posted on Tue, 23 May 2017

Question: My brother is facing hair skin problem hair are removed please see screen shot his age is 24

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Alopecia Areata

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

I can see a smooth bald patch of hair loss. This is Alopecia Areata.
Treatment of choice is intralesional triamcinolone acetonide 10mg/ml injection. The injection may have to be repeated after 3 weeks. It is taken under guidance of dermatologist.

Regards

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