What is Alopecia-Areata
Alopecia areata ("baldness in spots") is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes bald spots on the head especially in the first stages...
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Alopecia Areata Treatments
| Treatment | Description | Reviewed by | Helps | |
 | Rogaine | Rogaine (now branded as Regaine outside the U.S.) is the brand name for minoxidil, wh... Read Reviews | 39 Members | 55% of the time |
| Cortisone (Injection) | Cortisone is a steroid hormone. Cortisone and adrenaline are the main hormones releas... Read Reviews | 17 Members | 73% of the time |
| Aromatherapy | Aromatherapy, commonly associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), ... Read Reviews | 8 Members | 33% of the time |
| Corticosteroids | Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cort... Read Reviews | 5 Members | 100% of the time |
| Positive Thinking | Positive thinking and a positive attitude may indeed have power. In recent years scie... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 100% of the time |
| Clobetasol | Clobetasol propionate comes in ointment and emollient cream presentations. It is a ve... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 50% of the time |
| Melaleuca Tea tree oil | Tea tree oil is a yellowish green-tinged essential oil with a fresh camphoraceous odo... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 67% of the time |
| Psychotherapy | Psychotherapy is a range of techniques which use only dialog and communication and wh... Read Reviews | 2 Members | 100% of the time |
| Prednisone | Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug which is usually taken orally and can b... Read Reviews | 2 Members | 0% of the time |
| Acupuncture | Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture po... Read Reviews | 2 Members | 100% of the time |
| Cortisol | Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that is involved ... Read Reviews | 2 Members | 50% of the time |
| Humex | See Humex. | 2 Members | 100% of the time |
| Acceptance | Acceptance, in spirituality, mindfulness, and human psychology, usually refers to the... Read Reviews | 2 Members | 100% of the time |
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin is a member of the drug class known as statins, used for lowering choles... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Prozac | Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is an antidepressant drug used medically in the treatment of... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
