I Think I Have Alopecia Areata. What Will Happen if I Leave It Untreated?

August 11, 2013
Asked By:saharar

I'm F 29 yrs. There is a spot in my head, 7cm diameter, right at the top, middle front of my head , that is thinning more and more, and it looks like its taking a circular shape. Very visible itchy scalp in this area! I'm done with going to my family doctor, because Hair science is not his specialism. I'm taking iron supplements and eating healthily. Lots of dark hair are loosing pigment overnight, becoming white from root to tip.What can I do? I still have got some hair in the spot area.

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December 29, 2014

Answer: Can be resolved - with appropraite treatment.

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Answer: Can be resolved - with appropraite treatment.

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February 7, 2015

Answer: Alopecia Areata responds very well to intralesional steroid injections.

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Answer: Alopecia Areata responds very well to intralesional steroid injections.

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