Alopecia Treatment

Alopecia Treatment:

Alopecia (hair fall) can cause problem if not taken into notice for a longer period of time, but it is curable. One just has to take the important precautionary measures for complete prevention of alopecia.

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Medications:

Ø Androgenic Alopecia: Usually this particular kind of alopecia is not considered for being treated as most of the patients can’t afford its expensive procedures. There are very limited medicated treatments for this kind.

a-    There are some tablets given on prescription for this purpose. They are sold by the name of finasteride tablets. They prevent the change of testosterone and normal testosterone grows hair follicles back to their normal sizes. These tablets also affect the patient mentally and tend to change their point of view about their hair. They also increase number of hair in some cases. But side effects are there.

b-    Some lotions are also available for the cure of androgenic alopecia. They have minoxidil and do not require any prescriptions. These lotions are applied directly on hair-less regions of the scalp and are reported for causing re-growth of hair. It is available with different strengths of minoxidil, both having different effects. Side effects are itchy and rough scalp and resuming of hair fall after quitting the medication.

Ø  Female-pattern Baldness: Only cure available for this type is minoxidil lotion. This product has better effect in women and more women respond to this medication positively. Some extreme cases also take advantage from wigs and cosmetic surgeries or hair transplant.

Ø  Alopecia areata: There is usually no cure of this type of alopecia. Although medications are there, but usually waiting patiently for the right time to come is a better option because this problem is solved on its own after a certain specific time. Some of the medications related to this type are as follows:

a-      Steroid injections, specifically the ones containing corticosteroids, are very effective. These are actually natural hormones and work a bit against our immune system (body’s defense). These injections prevent the immune system from attacking hair follicles and promote hair growth to some extent. They can be used on various hairless areas of the body like scalp, eye-brows, etc. Once this course begins, it has to be continued for normal hair growth. If the patient gives up the alopecia treatment, it starts again. Other side effects may include feeling of pain at the site where injection is administered.

b-      Corticosteroids may also be available in the form of lotion, gel, creams, ointments or some kind of foam for the convenience of the patients, as different patients ask for different application options according to the intensity of their condition. These are sold with the name of topical corticosteroids. They are usually advised to be used for 3 months. It also has some side effects to offer. It cannot be used anywhere else except on the scalp. These corticosteroids may cause atrophy of scalp skin as well as spots or kind of acne. Tablets are not available because they are found to cause some serious health hazards like ulcers, diabetes, etc.

c-      Minoxidil lotion can be considered for the cause but it has not been licensed for the treatment of this particular type of alopecia. Even then some people do give it a try, as it has been reported to cure many cases.

d-      Immunotherapy is another useful medication. It includes application of some prescribed chemical solution on the scalp and the intensity of the dose is increased with every sitting. After having the solution applied on the skin, one cannot go out under the sun with uncovered head for about 24 hours, as this might cause some reaction of the solution with the light and can result in allergy. Its side effects include patches on the skin, severe allergic reaction and falling of hair after leaving the medication.

e-      Dithranol cream is also applied and has results quite similar to the immunotherapy. It also causes allergy when applied, then leads to hair growth gradually. This cream might also cause scaling or staining of scalp, so it is not in common use.

f-       Light therapy is also employed for this type of alopecia. Skin is first made sensitive with certain medicines and is then exposed to UV radiations. But this alopecia treatment is not considered for long term effectiveness. Moreover, its side effects are much stronger than the alopecia treatment itself, e.g., pigment alteration, skin cancer, etc.

g-      Other treatments like acupuncture, aromatherapy (treatment with fragrant oils) and massages are also often considered.

Home Remedies:

At home, we can carry out very limited treatments but they are often very effective. Oiling is one of the most effective remedies employed at home. Regular oiling with good quality oil and regular washing of hair with a mild shampoo are very worthwhile. Eating healthy and balanced food is also very important for curing alopecia to some extent.