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Herbal Oil Treatment For Alopecia
Alopecia totalis; Alopecia universalis
Treatment
If hair loss is not widespread, the hair will likely regrow in a few months, whether or not treatment is used.
Even for more severe hair loss, it is not clear whether treatments will change the course of the condition.
Typical therapy may include:
- Steroid injection under the skin surface
- Topical corticosteroids
- Topical immunotherapy
- Topical minoxidil
- Ultraviolet light therapy
- Use of wigs
Irritating drugs may be applied to hairless areas to...
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