Alopecia totalis is one of more advanced types of alopecia, in which hair loss spreads to involve the entire head. The mechanism of this disorder is similar to other more limited types of alopecia, like alopecia areata. Autoimmune reaction against hair follicles is suggested to be the cause of this condition. Although recovery could be […]
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I could have answered your questions much better if I knew the type of your alopecia. “Alopecia” just means hair loss. For example, is it female pattern alopecia, alopecia areata, or another type? You need to see a hair specialist to diagnose your hair loss. Most types of alopecia disorders have genetic influences. Genetics go […]
You clearly have a problem and you need a good, knowledgeable doctor to manage your situation. Much can be learned by getting a hair pull test and a miniaturizationstudy. This can be done at the time the doctor visit occurs. Cultures of the scalp (to check for diseases that you may have contracted in Africa) […]
Alopecia areata (and alopecia totalis) run in families and its genetic transmission can be anywhere from 10 to 20% in general. Currently there are no medications to predict, prevent, or cure these conditions. For more info, please see National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
Sorry, do not have any solutions for your condition. I would recommend visiting the National Alopecia Areata Foundation site for more information on research and support.
If you are coming from Florida and want to see him, I would call his office and get the appointment first. His information can be found on the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery site. Maybe he can recommend a local doctor for you at the time of your visit.
You’re referring to the previous posting I made titled Alopecia Areata in a Patient with a Miracle Cure. I am not an expert on this treatment, but I suggest that if you wish to learn more, you should look to: Google Scholar Search – DNCB “alopecia areata” “side effects” NEVDGP – Alopecia Areata
You need to go to your family doctor and ask that question. Each doctor in each city has worked out the referral patterns for their patient’s best interests. I have a good doctor referral that has built a reputation — Dr. Richard Strick at UCLA in Los Angeles. You might check with the National Alopecia […]
Regrowth of hair in the presence of active alopecia areata is likely not possible. I would need to evaluate him to understand the complex process and findings you are telling us about. Am I correct to assume that the lasers produced skin damage? Was it skin discoloration or is it real scarring? Is your son […]
You are correct that alopecia universalis generally appears in the younger men, but that is just an ‘expression’ of the gene and the tie to age may not be absolutely chronologically determined — so it can appear at any age. The ‘complete’ disappearance of hair may also not occur immediately and at times, some hair […]
If you have been diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis, there is really nothing much you can do in terms of regrowing or transplanting hair. I’m sure you know much about this disease, but for readers of this blog that may not be familiar with Alopecia, please see: National Alopecia Areata Foundation HairLossTalk.com – Alopecia Universalis Past […]
The last question is the easiest, as it is purely a genetic process now being mapped out by the science of genetics. When the research advances with a solution to the genetic defect, then you and many other people (even those without the complete loss of hair) may benefit. For those of you interested in […]
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 […]
Acupunture should not help hair loss. Patches of hair loss are often caused by alopecia areata and this should be one of the diagnoses to consider. It sounds like you need a competent medical doctor to examine your case. It is impossible for me to make the diagnosis without seeing you, but if you send […]
The best way to determine which alopecia condition you have, is to get a dermatologist with considerable experience in diagnosing the various alopecias to give you an opinion. You may then need to get a biopsy of the area of alopecia and get a dermatopathologist to read the biopsy if there is any doubt on […]
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