What is it?
Alopecia Areata is the medical condition where the patient suffers from sudden hair loss that starts with one or more circular bald patches that may overlap. This patchy hair loss usually occurs when the immune system attacks the hair follicles, which might be brought on by severe stress. The patient might lose hair from the scalp and in some cases, the eyebrows, eyelashes, and face, as well as other parts of the body suddenly. Alopecia Areata can also develop slowly and might recur after years between occurrences. This condition can result in total hair loss and can prevent the hair from growing back. However, if the hair does grow back, it is possible for the hair to fall out again. There’s currently no cure for alopecia areata.
Symptoms
- Alopecia Totalis: loss of all the hair present on the scalp
- Alopecia Universalis: loss of all the hair present on the entire body
Treatment
The doctors usually recommend the following treatment options to help hair re-grow more quickly.
- Topical Agents, that include Minoxidil (Rogaine) Anthralin (Dritho-Scalp) Corticosteroid creams Topical immunotherapy
- Steroid Injections
- Oral treatments
- Light therapy/photochemotherapy
- Alternative therapies, that include Aromatherapy Acupuncture Microneedling Probiotics Low-Level Laser Therapy Aloe Vera Drinks And Topical Gels Onion Juice Rubbed Onto The Scalp Essential Oils Like Tea Tree, Rosemary, Etc Herbal Supplements
GFC & PRP Autologous Growth Factor Therapy for Hair Regrowth
GFC & PRP Autologous Growth Factor Therapy for Hair Regrowth
Step-by-step preparation and scalp injection of Growth Factor Concentrate (GFC) for follicle restoration.
Lead Specialist: Dr. Swapna Manjrekar Desai
Reviewed by: Dr. Swapna Manjrekar Desai & Dr. Kaustubh Desai