How do you cure alopecia?

Question

My wife's hair is falling out (alopecia) and we don't know what to do... Please help!

Answer 1

WELL, THERE IS REALLY NO WAY TO CURE IT YOU CAN GO TO THE DOCTOR TO SEE IF THEY HAVE ANY TYPE OF PERSCRIPTIONS SO SHE CAN TRY TO GROW THE HAIR THAT FELL OUT OR SHE CAN HAVE FUN AND BUY WIGS AND CHANGE IT EVERYDAY OR SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO THEY ALSO MIGHT HAVE THE HAIR EXTENSIONS SHE MIGHT CAN GET IF IT WORKS. BUT JUST ASK YOUR DOCTOR AND SEE OR JUST HAVE HER BUY HER HAIR OK WISH HER LUCK

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Depends on the type of Alopecia you have.

What is Alopecia Areata?


Alopecia areata (al-oh-PEE-shah air-ee-AH-tah) is a highly unpredictable, autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. This common but very challenging and capricious disease affects approximately 1.7 percent of the population overall, including more than 5 million people in the United States alone. Due to the fact that much of the public is still not familiar with alopecia areata, the disease can have a profound impact on one's life and functional status, both at work and at school.

In alopecia areata, the affected hair follicles are mistakenly attacked by a person's own immune system (white blood cells), resulting in the arrest of the hair growth stage. Alopecia areata usually starts with one or more small, round, smooth bald patches on the scalp and can progress to total scalp hair loss (alopecia totalis) or complete body hair loss (alopecia universalis).

Alopecia areata occurs in males and females of all ages and races; however, onset most often begins in childhood and can be psychologically devastating. Although not life-threatening, alopecia areata is most certainly life-altering, and its sudden onset, recurrent episodes, and unpredictable course have a profound psychological impact on the lives of those disrupted by this disease.

Answer 4

The word alopecia covers a number of different forms of hair loss. The first task is to work out what form it is - for example alopecia areata . androgenetica, and so .

You may find this link of use as it sets out different treatments for different forms of alopecia.

http://www.calosol.com/alopecia.php

Answer 5

A variety of treatments can be tried. Steroid injections and cream (such as clobetasol or fluocinonide) to the scalp have been used for many years. Other medications include minoxidil, irritants (anthralin or topical coal tar), and topical immunotherapy (cyclosporine), each of which are sometimes used in different combinations. But the sooner the treatment the more likely her hair will grow back.

Answer 6

Go to the doctor's. Alopecia is genetic, so it's not entirely environmental (so no matter what you do, you can't really help it fully) Basically, get a professional opinion.

Answer 7

I dont know but I need help with this same thing! Is her hair thinning gradually or like falling out in clumps now? Mine has always been thin but is getting worse. Good luck to her.

Answer 8

It's really impossible to say without knowing the cause. Check with a dermatologist. The cause could be anything from illness to medications to the shampoo she's using.

Answer 9

Probably stress. Doctor can give scalp injections of Corticosteroids. Other causes are illness and too-tight hairstyles.

Answer 10

Go to the dermotoli... cant spell the word
skin doctor