Alopecia: Treatments, Solution and Cures

Alopecia is a kind of skin disorder that results in hair loss and it affects both men and women regardless of age. It is a form of hair loss from the areas of the body typically affects the scalp. There are different types of treatment to fight against alopecia:

1. Intralesional glucocorticoid injections:  This is the most common form of treatment for alopecia. New growth of hair is usually visible in about 4 weeks after injecting intralesional gulcocorticoid into the mid dermis of the skin. However, it is important to note that you should be cautious while injecting as injecting too deeply into the dermis can result in localized skin atrophy. The amount of intralesional glucocorticoid injection is usually 0.1ml or less.
2. Topical minoxidil:  This treatment is used in people who suffer 25% of hair loss due to the disease. It is recommended and suitable for both children and adults. It is applied twice a day in the form of a solution or a gel over a period of 6 months or more or can be continued until full remission occurs. It is advisable that one should not apply topical minoxidal on infected or swollen skin or areas affected by sunburn. Moreover after each application, it is crucial that you should always wash your hand to avoid any minoxidil contacts with mouth and eye.
3. Anthralin cream: Anthralin creams are available and mostly use in children. It is a non-specific irritant, which is known for promoting the growth of new hair. The duration of this treatment depends on the nature of the disease and the response of each patient. In most cases, applying this cream result in the growth of new, visible hair within 3 or 4 months. Some minor side effects may be seen while using this cream like redness and itching of the skin.
4. Topical immunotherapy: Topical immunotherapy shows signs of effectiveness when treating alopecia though it is still being studied. In this treatment, the affected area is applied with a potent contact allergen such as DCP, which in turn elicits contact dermatis. It appears to be the most effective form of treatment but it is not considered a curative form of treatment for extensive case of alopecia. There are some side effects seen while using this treatment and it is not recommended for children.
5. Topical steroids: Topical steroids are mostly available in the form of gel or cream but it is most effective when injected. It is also found to be more effective when combine with other medicine like minoxidil than either treatment alone.