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Is Essvit Intake Safe For Treatment Of Alopecia Areata In A Child?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Question: my son of six year old has alopecia areata and progressing towards total is. doc has prescribed essvit 50 daily and decaris twice a week. Kindly suggest if it is safe.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Alopecia areata,self resolving in most patients

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your sons problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Your son has developed alopecia areata which is progressing .
Although alopecia areata is a common problem, but the treatment options in children are very limited.
You have been rightly prescribed levamisole which is an effective agent for this problem.
In most cases of alopecia areata, regrowth of hair occurs by itself in few weeks to months . So very aggressive treatment is not required ,especially in young children.
I would suggest that you should take the medicines as advised by your doctor .
Since hair regrowth is a slow process, it might take sometime before results are evident but you can continue with the treatment as advised.

Dr Geetika Paul
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Is Essvit Intake Safe For Treatment Of Alopecia Areata In A Child?

Brief Answer: Alopecia areata,self resolving in most patients Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your sons problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. Your son has developed alopecia areata which is progressing . Although alopecia areata is a common problem, but the treatment options in children are very limited. You have been rightly prescribed levamisole which is an effective agent for this problem. In most cases of alopecia areata, regrowth of hair occurs by itself in few weeks to months . So very aggressive treatment is not required ,especially in young children. I would suggest that you should take the medicines as advised by your doctor . Since hair regrowth is a slow process, it might take sometime before results are evident but you can continue with the treatment as advised. Dr Geetika Paul