ALOPECIA AREATA MANAGEMENT

Treatment of patchy hair loss

ABOUT THE TREATMENT

Alopecia areata is common autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the bulb of the hair follicle that results in unpredictable hair loss. In the majority of cases, hair falls out in small patches around the size of a quarter. It can range from a few patches on the head to more extreme case of complete loss of hair on the scalp (alopecia totalis). In extreme cases, there may be hair loss on the entire body (alopecia universalis).

The condition can affect anyone regardless of age and gender, though most cases occur before the age of 30. It may be because of genetic predisposition or due to conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or other thyroid disorders, pernicious anemia, or vitiligo.

TYPES OF TREATMENTS

Corticosteroids : The most common form of alopecia areata treatment is the use of corticosteroids, powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that can suppress the immune system. These are most commonly administered through local injections, topical ointment application, or orally.

Intralesional corticosteroids : These are steroid injections into the scalp. A dilute concentration of a steroid is injected into several areas of the patch of hair loss. This is typically repeated every 4 to 6 weeks until the area has resolved.

Platelet rich plasma therapy : It uses injections of a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing. In this way, PRP injections use each individual patient's own healing system to improve musculoskeletal problems.

PRP injections are prepared by taking anywhere from one to a few tubes of your own blood and running it through a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. These activated platelets are then injected directly into your injured or diseased body tissue. This releases growth factors that stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells your body produces.

AFFECTED AREAS

Scalp

Beard

Chest

TREATMENT STEP BY STEP

APPOINTMENT BOOKING

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The first step is to book your appointment with Dr Eissan. You can do that by calling the clinic at +971 50 143 5434 or writing to us at info@dreissanragab.com.

Prior to coming for your consultation, call the clinic to check for any preparations you might need to do prior to meeting Dr Eissan.

CONSULTATION

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Dr Eissan always provides utmost personal attention to all her patients. She is very careful about your privacy as well as your emotional needs. Feel free to discuss at length about your problems.

Based on her expertise and experience, Dr Eissan will then recommend any necessary tests or diagnostic methods to identify the problem further. Eventually, she will prepare a detailed treatment plan for you.

TREATMENT

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Dr Eissan will be with you throughout the process and will guide you every step of the way. Please give her as much cooperation as she needs to treat your ailments effectively.

Dr Eissan will also provide thorough aftercare steps so that the effect of the treatment lasts longer and the side effects are minimized.

BENEFITS OF PRP

They can reduce the need for anti-inflammatories or stronger medications.
Since the injections are created from your own blood, your body will not reject or react negatively to them.

THINGS TO KNOW

Some of the steroids based treatments can have some side effects. Dr Ragab has vast experience of treating people and will give you detailed information regarding your treatment, duration, results and possible side effects.