Is protopic affective for alapecia areata?

Question

Hello, so I have a alapecia areata on one of my eyebrows for about 9 months till now. I used many treatment but none seems to be affective for me. I tried cartisone injections but it made it looks more brighter and visible. And I even tried many creams and sprays. I'm currently using protopic, my dermalogist recommended it for me, I've been using it for 4 months till now, I can still see no difference. I really need help, why is my hair not growing? Is there is anything I can do it to help:')?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Alopecia areata of the eyebrows can be challenging to treat for some patients. Repeated steroid injections every month in combination with minoxidil and bimatoprost (Latisse) can help many. However, not all respond to this treatments. Other treatments can be reviewed with your dermatologist including oral treatments (prednisone, methotrexate, sulfasalazine, tofacitinib, cyclosporine) as well as topical treatments such as diphencyprone.  There is less evidence for Protopic (tacrolimus) in the treatment of alopecia areata.All in all, please see a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss. AA of the eyebrows can be challenging.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you have alopecia areata, you need to be under the care of a dermatologist, which you did already using Protopic. Maybe this drug will help, maybe not, but a good doctor will manage the process correctly don't probe doctor on the internet who don';t know you,

Is protopic affective for alapecia areata?

Answers (2)

More Hair Loss Treatment Questions

Is protopic affective for alapecia areata?

Answers (2)

More Hair Loss Treatment Questions

Raspberry Ketones, is it an effective supplement to help prevent hair loss?

Does scalp biopsy destroy the hair follicles?

Should I increase Finasteride from 1mg to 1.25mg? Is Minoxidil more effective? (Photo)