It is one of the autoimmune diseases in which hair follicles are attacked by the body’s own immune system that resulting in hair loss. In most cases, hair falls out in the round patchy form of a quarter size on any part of hairy skin. In some sufferers, hair loss is nothing more than few patches while in other it can be many in number. Scientific studies have proved that there is no permanent cure for Alopecia Areata in Islamabad, Rawalpindi & Pakistan but many techniques are still available that aid in stimulating hair growth. Sometimes, this condition also leads to complete baldness.
Who Is Candidate?
This autoimmune disease of hair can occur in men as well as women. Sometimes, teenagers also get affected by it. You can be elected for the candidacy of Alopecia Areata Treatment in Islamabad, Rawalpindi & Pakistan if:
- You are medically healthy
- You are distressed due to hair loss
- You have bald patches on your head
- You have hairless skin in hair-bearing areas
- You have thin or damaged hairs in area of baldness
Results and Benefits:
Results:
Depending on type of alopecia, degree of male pattern baldness and extent of hair loss, the treatments show their effectiveness. Normally, the success rate is not very high. Once treated, the disease never returns in some sufferers while sometimes the treatment does not show any hair growth. No guarantee.
Benefits:
- Increases the blood flow of the scalp
- Improves shine and texture of your hairs
- Stimulates growth of hairs in patchy areas
- Provides strength to hair roots and hair shafts
- Nourishes hair follicles for eradicating the symptoms of baldness
Aim of Treatment:
The treatment of Alopecia Areata Treatment aims to block the attack of the immune system for giving rise to hair growth in patch areas. There is no single option for everyone to treat this disease. Many techniques are used at SKN Clinic to overcome the hair loss problems such as PRP, steroid injections, wigs and many others.
Technique We Use:
Although there is no permanent cure at the present time but there are many treatments that have been proven effective for bald patches. Below mentioned techniques for Alopecia Areata Treatment aid in spurring dormant hair follicles to speed up the process of hair growth.
Minidoxil:
It is one of the topical solutions for hair loss problems that is applied directly to the scalp. Results start to appear after 2-3 months of getting the treatment.
Steroid injections:
Alopecia areata can also be treated by using steroids. Steroids can be applied in the form of lotion, creams, tablets or injections. But most commonly, steroids injections are used to prevent the immune system from attacking the hair follicles. Steroids are injected directly into scalp a number of times. This treatment is repeated every few months to come up with desired natural hair growth.
Hair Wigs:
Hair replacement systems can be a good option for the sufferer of Alopecia Areata Treatment. Two common wigs are used for this purpose: Human hair wigs and synthetic wig.
Other options:
- Topical corticosteroids
- Topical immunotherapy
- Platelet-rich-plasma therapy
Cost of Alopecia Areata In Islamabad:
The cost of treating alopecia areata falls within the range of PKR 10,000 to PKR 70,000. It can also vary on the factors such as
- The severity of hair loss,
- The type of treatment chosen,
- The frequency of sessions needed.
- Location of the clinic
- Surgeon’s Expertise
Recovery:
The recovery time varies with the technique and severity of the condition. Most of the people experience re-growth within few months, right after the first session. Initially, newly grown hairs look thin, fine and white but with the passage of time they develop their normal color and thickness.
Schedule a Free Consultation:
Fill in the consultation form so that one of hair specialists at SKN Clinic can diagnose your condition of Alopecia Areata in Islamabad, Rawalpindi & Pakistan and recommend an effective course of treatment.
