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Overview
No fully effective treatments are available. Typical therapy includes: Steroid injection under the skin surface; Topical corticosteroids; Ultraviolet light therapy. Irritating drugs may be applied to hairless areas to cause the hair to regrow. [read article]
Treatment News for Alopecia Areata
- Stem Cell Defect Might Help Spur Common Baldness
TUESDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Common baldness could have its roots in a newly identified stem...
- Genes Tied to Hair Loss Disorder
WEDNESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have implicated eight genes in the development o...
Tests for Alopecia Areata
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Alopecia Areata
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Ultraviolet light treatment uses a particular band of the nonvisible light spectrum to treat psoriasis and a variety of other skin diseases. It can be used alone or... More
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Surgical Procedures for Alopecia Areata
Prescribed Medications for Alopecia Areata
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FINASTERIDE (fi NAS teer ide) is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. This is a condition that causes you to have an enlarged prostate. This med... More
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MINOXIDIL (mi NOX i dill) is used to increase new hair growth in cases of hereditary hair loss. When applied to the scalp, this medicine can promote hair growth in ... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Alopecia Areata
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MINOXIDIL (mi NOX i dill) is used to increase new hair growth in cases of hereditary hair loss. When applied to the scalp, this medicine can promote hair growth in ... More
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Herbs and Supplements for Alopecia Areata What's this?
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Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis Linn.) is a common dense, evergreen, aromatic shrub grown in many parts of the world. Historically, rosemary has been used as a me... More
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Cedar is native to the mountains of the western Himalayan and the Mediterranean regions. Because moths and other insects are repelled by the scent of the wood and o... More
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Thyme has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Beyond its common culinary application, it has been recommended for a myriad of indications, based upon prop... More
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