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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss In One Spot Along With Sore Itchiness

Hi Ive been losing hair in the same spot for months now it gets sore with a slight itch slowly grows back then reapeats. Recently I ve noticed that my eyebrows are thinning and theres a pactch of skin that grew fast but has slowed down within the last couple of weeks.
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Scalp itchiness and localised loss of hair in the for of patches occur commonly due to alopecia areata. This condition is an autoimmune disease and the cause is unknown. Medications to stimulate the hair growth can be tried and the results vary from patient to patient.

Minoxidil, Anthralin, cortico-steroids are some of the drugs that have reduced the extent of hair fall and can be tried based on your degree of alopecia. Oral immuno-suppressants, like Methotrexate and Cyclosporine are another option. Phototherapy using UV lights has also been useful in few patients.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss In One Spot Along With Sore Itchiness

Hi, Scalp itchiness and localised loss of hair in the for of patches occur commonly due to alopecia areata. This condition is an autoimmune disease and the cause is unknown. Medications to stimulate the hair growth can be tried and the results vary from patient to patient. Minoxidil, Anthralin, cortico-steroids are some of the drugs that have reduced the extent of hair fall and can be tried based on your degree of alopecia. Oral immuno-suppressants, like Methotrexate and Cyclosporine are another option. Phototherapy using UV lights has also been useful in few patients. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician