What is Alopecia Areata?
Is a common disease that causes hair loss on the scalp and other body parts? Begins with one or more rounded and smooth plates. It affects men and women of all ages, but young. Typically, hair follicles 35 millimeters produce hair each day.
Is a common disease that causes hair loss on the scalp and other body parts? Begins with one or more rounded and smooth plates. It affects men and women of all ages, but young. Typically, hair follicles 35 millimeters produce hair each day.
Some people lose all the hair on the head (alopecia totalis); while others lose all body hair (alopecia universal). Regardless of the extent of alopecia, the hair is not lost and there is the possibility of restocking. What is the signal that stimulates the onset or arrest of the disease? Not completely understood, but seem immune signals. It is believed that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly produces antibodies against the hair follicle. Alopecia areata is it inherited? Alopecia areata is sometimes a hereditary factor. One in five people have relatives who have or have had the disease. Often, alopecia areata occurs in families whose members have experienced asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic dermatitis or autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, vitiligo, diabetes, pernicious anemia and Addison's disease. What other body parts are affected? Occur in some dimples in nails, which are arranged in rows. Disabling is alopecia areata? In physical sense alopecia areata is not disabling, because patients have good health. In an emotional sense can be a cause of great concern, especially in those with very extensive hair loss. Emotional pain can be overcome with the individual's own efforts, with medical arguments and supported by others. Sometimes it requires professional advice from a psychologist or psychiatrist to develop self confidence and get a good self-image. Could hair back out? Yeah, the hair grows back, but in some cases may also fall out again. Alopecia areata Is caused by nerves? No. Alopecia areata is a nervous, but nervous factor may precipitate the disease or prevent its improvement. Alopecia areata Is caused by lack of vision or dental infections? No, these are hoaxes of the past. Is it necessary to change plans in relation to school, sports, friends, career choice, marriage...? No, absolutely not.
TREATMENT
Is there any treatment for alopecia areata?
Yeah, there are various treatments for alopecia areata whose choice depends on the patient's age and the extent of hair loss. Alopecia areata occurs in two forms:
-As patches or stands, in which less than 50% of the hair of the head is lost.
, extensively, which lost 50% or more of all the hair on his head.
These forms behave differently and the treatment for hair is therefore also different. Treatment of alopecia areata not impedes the progression of disease, but stimulate dormant follicles. Therefore, treatment should be continued until the disease stops, which can take months to years.
Yeah, there are various treatments for alopecia areata whose choice depends on the patient's age and the extent of hair loss. Alopecia areata occurs in two forms:
-As patches or stands, in which less than 50% of the hair of the head is lost.
, extensively, which lost 50% or more of all the hair on his head.
These forms behave differently and the treatment for hair is therefore also different. Treatment of alopecia areata not impedes the progression of disease, but stimulate dormant follicles. Therefore, treatment should be continued until the disease stops, which can take months to years.
A-Alopecia patches (not extensive)
intraregional steroid injections. The most effective treatment is the injection of cortisone into the bare boards. The injections are given with syringes or insulin with a device called Dermojet, which injects the drug by air, without a needle. Injections should be repeated once a month, being well tolerated by most patients. The treatment does not prevent the formation of new patches at places other injected. A frequent injections effect is the formation of small depressions in the skin in the injection sites. This is temporary and the skin heals within a few months.
Steroid creams. Apply 2 times a day on bare spots.
intraregional steroid injections. The most effective treatment is the injection of cortisone into the bare boards. The injections are given with syringes or insulin with a device called Dermojet, which injects the drug by air, without a needle. Injections should be repeated once a month, being well tolerated by most patients. The treatment does not prevent the formation of new patches at places other injected. A frequent injections effect is the formation of small depressions in the skin in the injection sites. This is temporary and the skin heals within a few months.
Steroid creams. Apply 2 times a day on bare spots.
Alopecia areata B-extensive
treatment here is much more difficult. There is a simple, safe, and therefore often the best alternative is a wig. -Oral steroids. Sometimes cortisone pills are used if the disease is extensive or evolves very fast. , Contact Dermatitis. Another way treatment of alopecia totalis or is universal in the patient produce allergic contact dermatitis. To that end, applies dibenciprona dinitrochlorobenzene or the scalp, in order to produce an allergic eczema that stimulates follicle asleep. This treatment is annoying and causes itching. PUVA. Exists UVA treatment called PUVA. In this case the patient takes a drug called spiraled and 2 hours then exposed to UVA rays. The treatment is done 3-4 times a week.
treatment here is much more difficult. There is a simple, safe, and therefore often the best alternative is a wig. -Oral steroids. Sometimes cortisone pills are used if the disease is extensive or evolves very fast. , Contact Dermatitis. Another way treatment of alopecia totalis or is universal in the patient produce allergic contact dermatitis. To that end, applies dibenciprona dinitrochlorobenzene or the scalp, in order to produce an allergic eczema that stimulates follicle asleep. This treatment is annoying and causes itching. PUVA. Exists UVA treatment called PUVA. In this case the patient takes a drug called spiraled and 2 hours then exposed to UVA rays. The treatment is done 3-4 times a week.
New Treatments
Anthracic. Is a substance derived from tar? This
cream is applied to the peeled once daily for 1-4 hours, after which the head
is washed. It is a substance that irritates the skin and causes a
yellowing of the same. Avoid contact with eyes and wash hands thoroughly
after application.
Cyclosporine. 's and immunosuppressant drug. It is
applied in solution 2 times a day, not only on the bare, but on top of the
scalp, from the forehead to the crown.
Minoxidil. Is a drug that is used orally for the
control of high blood pressure? It was found that patients taking it
showed a marked growth of hair. Thus, for over 10 years that is used
topically in solution to control hair loss. Today is one of the most
effective drugs in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and other hair falls,
including alopecia areata to patches, whole or universal.
Dosage: If you are prescribed Minoxidil Spray 6 shots must carry the spray in the morning and 6 shots at night. Alternatively 12 can be applied once shots. If you are advised not spray container, you must use a syringe to dispense the amount of liquid to be applied. In this case, apply a dose of 1 cc (an insulin syringe) every 12 hours (morning and evening). It is also possible to apply the 2 cc at one time, but never exceed the total dose of 2 ml per day. In all cases, the solution is applied on the bald scalp and on the "roof" of the head (no sides) in the form of droplets scattered throughout this area by slight friction and being perfectly dry hair.
It is advisable to use dryer to accelerate the drying of the solution, since the action of the air decreases the effectiveness.
Remarks: Minoxidil solutions greasy hair, so the head must
be washed frequently with a shampoo and suitable. It is recommended to
wash 1-2 times a week. Some patients may notice slight scaling and
transient stinging on application areas that should never be a reason to stop
treatment.
Contraindications: Allergy to Minoxidil or vehicle (propylene glycol). Pregnancy. Complementary Treatments Primeval Capsules. 's an essential nutrient for skin and hair. Contains essential fatty acids (linoleum and gamma-linolenic) involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins, substances that regulate inflammatory and immune defenses of the organism. Vitamin supplements. Sidearm capsules with iron and sulfur amino acids or trace elements may also be useful.
