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Noticed Blank Spot On Hear After Removal Of Hair. Suggest Medication?

Posted on Wed, 23 Oct 2013

Question: My wife got a some hairs removed and a blank spot created on her head.
I need any medicine advice to stop it.
I have already discussed the condition with a Health magic Dr. who referred me this section with some attached photo of the spot.
Please help!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
alopecia aerata

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query,
she is suffering from a condition called as alopecia aerata.
The best treatment for this is injection triamcinolone.
Also application of a strong steroid like clobetasol will help her.
Dont worry it is not a severe condition.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Does the injection triamcinolone and the strong steroid like clobetasol has side effects too?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Dont worry this injection does not have any side effect.
Even clobetasol for a short period is good enough.
There are no side effects if it is used for a short period like two or three months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar