2006-12-07 00:57:53 · 2 answers · asked by Mike 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
In approximately 50% of patients, hair will regrow within a year without any treatment. The longer the period of time of hair loss, the less likelihood that the hair will regrow. 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.
A study reported in the journal Archives of Dermatology (Vol 134, 1998;1349-52) showed effectiveness of aromatherapy essential oils (cedarwood, lavender, thyme, and rosemary oils) in some patients. As with many chronic disorders for which there is no single treatment, a variety of remedies are promoted which in fact have no benefit.
2006-12-07 01:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be very serious. See a doc.
2006-12-07 08:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by smallorganic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋