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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss

hi, I am 26 years old, I work at pizza hut for the past 5 years as a bike rider. I recently found patches of hair loss in my head, which I presume started of after using some random old helmet(but i stopped using that one and got a new one). I am really worried about this because the patches seem to be growing.I have tried rubbing garlic over the affected region which makes burn and am continuing this remedy but haven't seen any significant changes. I want to know if there is and other remedy? Thank you
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Hi,

Most probably the loss of hair on scalp may be alopecia areata. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the firm diagnosis. It is an autoimmune skin disease of unknown cause.But,stress or infection may be the triggering factors.

I would suggest...

- steroids in tappering doses
- immunomodulator like levamisole
- avoidance of stress and tension
- mid steroid lotion or tacrolimus lotion on the patches
- intradermal triamcenolone 10 mg infection

Have patience for the good result.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss

Hi, Most probably the loss of hair on scalp may be alopecia areata. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the firm diagnosis. It is an autoimmune skin disease of unknown cause.But,stress or infection may be the triggering factors. I would suggest... - steroids in tappering doses - immunomodulator like levamisole - avoidance of stress and tension - mid steroid lotion or tacrolimus lotion on the patches - intradermal triamcenolone 10 mg infection Have patience for the good result. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD