Alopecia Areata
What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is a common immmunity disorder which causes hair loss in patches, which means you loss more hair at one place of your head.
Causes Of Alopecia Areata In Male & Females
- Here, your own immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, causing inflammation which in turn causes hair loss in patches. Researchers believe that both genetic and environmental (non-genetic) factors play a role.
- It is also caused by the high stress levels.
Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Corticosteroids, powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that suppress the Immunity system in the form of local injections, topical ointment application, or orally are the treatment given to these patients.
Corticosteroids
They reduce the inflammation which stops hair loss. Corticosteroids are usually applied given as injections, topically applied over affected area or they are available in other forms for oral intake.
Minoxidil (Rogaine)
This is a topical drug used to treat pattern baldness. Minoxidil has to be applied twice everyday. It is available in both foam and liquid solutions and the results are visible in a few weeks. Although lasting results can only appear after 3 months.
