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What Is The Cure For Alopecia Areata?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jan 2014
Question: I am suffering from allopecia areta for the last 2 years. tried many drugs but still no effect. Now its spreading as universal as my eyebrows also lost. help me
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Steroids are the only treatment for alopecia universalis. You need to take oral steroids. Steroids wont be available over the counter. You need a prescription for this. Please meet your dermatologist and discuss regarding this. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you
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What Is The Cure For Alopecia Areata?

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Steroids are the only treatment for alopecia universalis. You need to take oral steroids. Steroids wont be available over the counter. You need a prescription for this. Please meet your dermatologist and discuss regarding this. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you