Overview of Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a condition that causes hair to fall out in patches. These patches of hair loss get interconnected and become more noticeable. This condition develops when your immune system attacks the hair follicles and causes extreme hair loss.

Note that alopecia areata may occur in adulthood or childhood. Moreover, the scale of hair damage varies from one person to the other. It is a chronic illness, and patients often need customised treatment procedures. Alopecia areata may also affect your nails.

Nails affected by this condition may appear pitted with lines. Nails may also have white spots. Dr Sweet Darall Tomar at Skinisma offers customised alopecia areata treatment based on your symptoms.

Who can Get Alopecia Areata?

Anyone can develop this illness. However, your chances of contracting this illness are higher if it runs in your genes. Moreover, this illness occurs more among people who have family members with autoimmune disorders.

It is essential to seek timely treatment after discovering the illness. If you have other illnesses like diabetes or thyroid, alopecia areata may worsen. Get prompt and customised treatment at Skinisma today.

The Causes and Symptoms of Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition. It is a condition where your immune system attacks the hair follicles. When this happens, your hair begins to fall out. It is extremely rare to lose all of the hair from your head or entire body.

It is most commonly believed that your genetic structure may trigger the growth of alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is an unpredictable illness. In some people, the hair grows back again to fall later. In other individuals, hair grows back and remains intact. Skinisma has expertise in diagnosing hair loss of all types. If you or your loved one is suffering from this illness, consult us soon.

Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata at Skinisma

Dr Sweety Darall Tomar possesses significant expertise in treating varied types of hair loss problems. We will examine the areas with hair loss carefully. We will also perform a detailed diagnosis of your nails. In most cases, alopecia areata affects your nails.

As there are so many reasons for hair loss, we will recommend you undergo a blood test. A blood test can also evaluate other illnesses caused by the immune system. If the blood test detects alopecia areata, we will customise the treatment plan based on your conditions. 

Treating Alopecia Areata at Skinisma

Skinisma is the best clinic for treating alopecia areata in Delhi. Dr Sweety Darall Tomar is highly experienced in treating alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune illness. Therefore, our treatment procedure involves the usage of immunosuppressant drugs.

But note that we will prescribe treatment based on your current condition. The symptoms of alopecia areata vary from one person to the other. That’s why there is no universal treatment procedure for this illness.

Alopecia areata is unpredictable and affects patients in varied manners. Every patient’s experience with particular treatments will vary. Here are some of the treatment procedures we deploy for alopecia areata.

Topical Immunotherapy

Topical immunotherapy is suitable for extensive alopecia areata. With our effective topical immunotherapy methods, we can treat alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis. Dr Sweety Darall Tomar will apply chemical to the scalp during this treatment procedure.

These chemical will cause an allergic reaction. It will stimulate the immune system, which helps with hair growth. Some of the benefits of topical immunotherapy are as follows:

✔  You can effectively regrow scalp hair after six months of treatment

✔  The continued use of this treatment will sustain hair regrowth

Use of Corticosteroid Injections

At Skinisma, we use corticosteroid injections to control the symptoms of mild alopecia areata. Corticosteroids function by modulating the immune system by lowering inflammation. Corticosteroids are beneficial in preventing attacks from the immune system to attack the body’s natural processes.

Dr Tomar will inject corticosteroids into the sites of hair loss to encourage growth. Some of the common advantages of corticosteroid injections are as follows.  

✔  You may experience hair regrowth in a month.

✔  Corticosteroid injections are less painful and have no downtime.

Oral Treatments for Alopecia Areata

If you have severe symptoms of alopecia areata, we may use oral treatments. Corticosteroid tablets are the most preferred form of oral medicine to obtain the best results. We may also administer oral immunosuppressants like cyclosporine and methotrexate. These drugs work by blocking the immune system’s response. For more details on alopecia areata, consult with us.

Laser Therapy for Alopecia Areata

Skinisma is one of the most well-equipped clinics for laser therapy in Delhi. Our non-ablative laser rays can effectively control the symptoms of alopecia areata. We use specific wavelengths of laser rays to encourage the new growth of hair. Laser therapy is the most effective and safe therapy for alopecia areata.

Protective Techniques for Alopecia Areata

Here are some of the protective techniques for alopecia areata you should know.

✔  Wear loose hairstyle to avoid traction alopecia

✔  Avoid chemical treatments like straightening or hair dyes, instead use

organic alternatives which are less harmful

✔  Eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals

✔  Regular intake of supplements like Vit D, Zinc, Selenium

Skinisma is the best clinic for helping you control alopecia areata. To learn more, consult with us at the earliest.