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No, it is unlikely that steroids are making your alopecia areata worse. I would recommend an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Alopecia Areata (AA) is an autoimmune hair loss condition that leaves patchy loss and is often reversible. Steroids are a mainstay of treatment. Though anything is possible, I would doubt that this is the cause of further hair loss. My better guess would be that this is progression of AA or you started minoxidil (rogaine) and you are experiencing local advancement to telogen. Regardless, go back to the person who gave you the steroids for an evaluation and discussion on next steps. Good luck!!
No, that would be highly unusual. If alopecia areata is active in can sometimes worsen despite any treatment.
Steroids are used for the treatment of alopecia areata, usually locally injected into the diseased skin directly and it usually makes it bettter, not worse
We have offered scalp micropiugmentation as a cosmetic solution to thinning hair in women. A few members of my family have had it done, see below
I wish hair lass was that simple, just use headstands and yoga, but not this does not work as many have tried it and still bald
From what you are telling us, it does sound like a chemical burn may have occurred. I don't know what Keratin hair treatments constitute, so your would have to tell us what that entails.
The basics to good skin and hair include:1) Eat healthy, well rounded, vitamin rich foods2) Do not worship the sun; sunscreen, hats, SPF3) Exercise smart. Do some cardio, some weights, but do not go too extreme.4) No cigarettes5) Form a relationship with a dermatologist. Consider botox and fi...
Thank you for your question, First and for most it is always important to schedule a consultation with a physician to go over all your treatment options. From your pictures it looks like you would benefit from PRP hair restoration injections. This treatment is best for patients wanting the more...
This isn't a typical side effect. If it persists, I recommend following up with your Doctor. There are great non-invasive alternatives like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer