Alopecia Areata
Causes:
The causes of alopecia areata are unclear, however, genetic factors, auto-immune mechanisms and the occurrence of stressful and/or emotional problems shortly before the hair loss are all thought to influence the condition.
Treatment:
Treatments for Alopecia areata, used with varying success, include topical and systemic corticosteroids (including injecting steroids into the scalp), PUVA therapy (methoxypsolaren with ultra violet A), dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), squaric acid dibutyl ester, diphencyprone, nicotinic acid, the amino acid tyrosine and hypnotherapy.
The causes of alopecia areata are unclear, however, genetic factors, auto-immune mechanisms and the occurrence of stressful and/or emotional problems shortly before the hair loss are all thought to influence the condition.
Treatment:
Treatments for Alopecia areata, used with varying success, include topical and systemic corticosteroids (including injecting steroids into the scalp), PUVA therapy (methoxypsolaren with ultra violet A), dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), squaric acid dibutyl ester, diphencyprone, nicotinic acid, the amino acid tyrosine and hypnotherapy.