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Suggest Treatment For Alopecia Areata

My dermatologist diagnosed me with alopecia areata and gave me a locoid cream to help with the regrowth of my beard but more patches are showing up and it gets significantly worse each day. Is there a possibility that the cream makes it worse or anything I can do to spur the regrowth?
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
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Hello,

There is currently no cure for alopecia areata. The most common form of alopecia areata treatment is the use of corticosteroids, powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that can suppress the immune system.

These are most commonly administered through local injections, topical ointment application, or orally.

Other medications that can be prescribed that either promote hair growth or affect the immune system include Minoxidil, Anthralin, SADBE, and DPCP.

Although some of these may help with the re-growth of hair, they cannot prevent the formation of new bald patches.

Preliminary research in animals has found that quercetin, a naturally occurring bioflavonoid found in fruits and vegetables, can protect against the development of alopecia areata and effectively treat existing hair loss.

Further research is needed, including human clinical trials, before quercetin can be considered a treatment for alopecia areata.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Alopecia Areata

Hello, There is currently no cure for alopecia areata. The most common form of alopecia areata treatment is the use of corticosteroids, powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that can suppress the immune system. These are most commonly administered through local injections, topical ointment application, or orally. Other medications that can be prescribed that either promote hair growth or affect the immune system include Minoxidil, Anthralin, SADBE, and DPCP. Although some of these may help with the re-growth of hair, they cannot prevent the formation of new bald patches. Preliminary research in animals has found that quercetin, a naturally occurring bioflavonoid found in fruits and vegetables, can protect against the development of alopecia areata and effectively treat existing hair loss. Further research is needed, including human clinical trials, before quercetin can be considered a treatment for alopecia areata. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician