Alopecia areata is a disorder that is characterized by a loss of hair. It starts with a few bare patches on the scalp and in some cases alopecia areata causes hair loss to be more extensive. Alopecia areata in children is as common as hair loss in adults.
When it comes to alopecia areata treatment, scientists have worked out several therapies and treatments to help patients suffering from this disease. These treatments include the use of special creams, medication, injections or oils. It is common to need a combination of these for best results.
Many people are looking for an alopecia areata cure, but unfortunately, there is neither a cure nor drugs approved for its treatment. Some patients are finding that medications approved for other purposes can help grow their hair back at least temporarily. In a lot of cases, re-growth of hair may or may not occur, and the hair loss is usually confined to the head and face and sometimes may even include the entire body.
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Transplantation, this is the only permanent method of restoring hair.
Alopecia Areata in children occurs between 18 & 24 months.
