Anthralin (Dritho-Scalp) is a topical treatment for alopecia areata. When applied to bald spots, it may help stimulate hair growth. A recent study showed it was effective in children. If other ...
One recommended treatment for alopecia areata is corticosteroids, which can be injected directly into the bald spot or used topically. You can also use minoxidil (brand name Rogaine), a topical ...
It didn't affect me that much when I was younger, partially because I didn't fully understand what having alopecia even meant, but I also didn't have many bald spots. Even when I started seeing ...
The actress and singer, 39, was diagnosed with alopecia areata in her mid-20s after she saw a bald spot in the front of her hairline while visiting her colorist. Since then, Tisdale — who has ...
At age 12, I was officially diagnosed me with alopecia areata, a condition that causes my immune system to attack my hair follicles, resulting in occasional bald spots that seemed to become bigger ...