Alopecia Areata
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Alopecia Areata Treatment
Treatment for
alopecia
areata may include:
Anthralin therapy:
Synthetic tar is applied to bald areas of the scalp.
Topical
corticosteroid
Corticosteroid
injections:
Medication is injected into the bald areas.
Oral
corticosteroid medication
Minoxidil
(
Rogaine
)
Finasteride
(
Propecia
)
Topical immunotherapy:
Chemicals are applied to the scalp to promote an
allergic reaction
.
New hair growth occurs after the reaction resolves.
Alopecia
areata clinical trials
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Related Topics:
Alopecia
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Scalp itching
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Alopecia Areata References:
Lenane P, Pope E, Krafchik B. Congenital alopecia areata. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005 Feb;52(2 Suppl 1):8-11.
Rainforth SI. Historical diagnostic and treatment. Alopecia areata. Skinmed. 2005 Jan-Feb;4(1):5.
Sladden MJ, MacDonald Hull SP, Wood ML, Hutchinson PE, Messenger AG. Alopecia areata: the need for guidelines and evidence-based dermatology. Br J Dermatol. 2005 May;152(5):1086-7.
