Is there hope for Alopecia Areata sufferers

hilgert · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 19

I have alopecia areata, complete hair loss on several areas on my head. I have bald spots, very exposed and bad looking. I know that it can spread on entire scalp, but it is limited on these areas and hasn’t been changed. I have never treated it. Is there hope for alopecia areata sufferers? Can it be treated?

desiree · Silver Member Joined: 29 Oct 2002 Posts: 301

A friend of mine also has alopecia areata. He has several small areas on his head that are affected. As I know, it can be treated with immunomodulators, minoxidil or phototherapy. It can not be guaranteed that results would be irreversible. Corticosteroids are also used, intradermal, topical or oral.

Is there hope for Alopecia Areata sufferers

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