Diagnosed with AA in eyebrows 5 years ago. No thinning of scalp hair at all in fact scalp hair thick and in excellent condition. Eyebrows continue to thin, has grown back at times but never so thin as recently.
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March 6, 2017
Answer: Can alopecia areata be limited to the eyebrows?
If you want to know how to treat your hair loss and the best approach, see a good doctor experienced in this field. Good doctors do not make such recommendations over the internet that are not customized to your individual needs
In general, medications that are more effective at preventing hair loss and/or helping hair growth are also going to leave you more prone to side effects. So, something like Minoxidil works really well but relatively is more likely to cause irritation or (rarely) heart problems. Something like...
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your account, minoxidil seems to be helping as you are seeing hair sprout. Finasteride has been reported to work best on
the crown. Patients often use both medication
together as there are reports of a small but added benefit when used together. See a hair restoration surgeon to discuss yo...
