Are there any aromatherapy treatments for alopecia ?

Question

I have one big bald patch and another smaller patch.
The dr gave me some cream and said that if the cream didn't help, I'd get shots in my head.Anything that gets my hair back is fine with me.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Answer 1

Conventional medicine uses cortisone injections to stimulate hair regrowth. Twenty to thirty injections per patch are required once a month. The injections are uncomfortable and some patients do not respond to cortisone or any treatment.

Self- Care Treatment

Eat a balanced and sensible diet to ensure you are getting essential nutrients.

Use a mild shampoo. Afterward, gently towel hair dry and use a conditioner.

Avoid exposing hair to chlorinated pool water or any other chemical solutions. If you use perms, straighteners, or dyes, you may need to compensate for the damage they cause by babying your hair with gentle shampoos and extra conditioners.

Avoid excessive dry heat such as that from blow dryers and curling irons.

Protect scalp and hair from damaging sun rays by wearing a comfortable hat.

Massage your scalp weekly to stimulate blood flow and relieve stress. Sluggish blood flow and stress can both cause hair loss.

Alopecia areata, a specific type of patchy hair loss common to men and women, was recently shown to respond to essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood. These were added to a carrier oil of jojoba oil and massaged into the scalp daily. After seven months, researchers found that 44% of the patients had noticeable results, compared with only 15% of the controls.

Don't wear tight wigs or hats that can cause hair to rub off ( called friction alopecia).

Keep braids or ponytails loose. Otherwise, hair can fall out due to the tight pulling (called traction alopecia).

For women with thinning hair, a short hair style can make hair look fuller. Mousses, gels, and hairspray can lend extra body and hide thinning hair. But be kind to your scalp: Use only small amounts of these products so the cells and hair follicles can breathe.

Quit smoking. British scientists found that smokers were four times more likely to have gray hair than nonsmokers and were more prone to hair loss.

Supplements -

B-Comlex supplement, 1/day
Multi Vitamin / Mineral - with Zinc, Selenium, Copper and other trace elements. 2/day
Fish oil supplement - 2/day

Answer 2

Essential oils for alopecia (hairloss) include rosemary, true lavender, lavandin.

Answer 3

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