I’m Pregnant and Have Alopecia

Dr. Rassman,
I’m 11 weeks pregnant and I’m suffering from alopecia. I was just wondering if is there any safe form of treatment that I can go through or any specific food that I can eat to prevent any further hair loss. The hair loss started off as about a quarter size in circumference now it has grown to about five inches in size!! Please I need some help, because I feel that pretty soon I will be completely bald. Thank you for your time.

I am assuming that the hair loss is relatively complete in the areas showing. If so, it sounds like you are suffering from Alopecia Areata induced by the pregnancy. You need to see a dermatologist for a biopsy and treatment. You will need to coordinate any treatments with your OB doctors to keep things safe for your baby if the doctor elects to treat the problem and my presumptive diagnosis is correct.