Hi, I was diagnosed with cc alopecia 2 days ago. I've had this bald patch for maybe 2-5 years. Larger portion of scalp was infected after receiving a poor relaxer 7 yrs ago. Md prescribed compound of rogaine2%, temovate, salicylic acid 15%. I am reluctant to take rogaine. I have been picking at area every day for 7 yrs. I put hydrocortisone and it is not as itchy. I don't have any other bald patches. Alopecia runs in family, as my mom lost all hair in 30s. Goal is normal scalp not regrowth.
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December 23, 2015
Answer: You can't get treatment advice or a specific medial diagnosis on the Internet. The old fashion way of seeing a doctor still wor
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Hello, You should have a thorough workup including the following:
Trichoscopy- identify type of hair loss Extensive history and labs- rule out other forms of hair lossWe use ARTAS with regenerative techniques with women such as PRP and growth factors to help improve overall results. Although A...
Rogaine does not cause dark circles under the eyes. I realize Internet forums discuss this, but I have not seen it in my clinical practice. Many people who do not use Rogaine have dark circles under their eyes.
Minoxidil (Rogaine) effects last up to 1 month, although the medications are out of your body well before that time frame. The hair that grows from Minoxidil, will become dependent upon it and when the drug is withdrawn, it will disappear.
