can corticone cure alopecia?
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Cortisone is used to relieve inflammation, not alopecia. Be very careful with Cortisone, it has lots of bad side effects and would not be effective in this case. Long term use of Cortisone can lead to cancer. Not a good trade off, even if it worked.
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You may have contact dermatitis from a number of things: shampooing too often, dandruff, or most likely, eczema. A good OTC product is called Scalpicin (a liquid cortisone treatment) that you use on clean, dry hair. Apply directly to the scalp. And no, I don't work for the company. It worked for me when I had an allergic reaction to hair color. Do you color your hair?
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Temporary relief for itchy skin. Cortisone reduces the inflammation response and helps block the release of histomine, which damages cells. Cortisone will also reduce the redness from an imune reaction, say to poison ivy, but I suggest you use it sparingly. Long term use of this stuff is not a good idea.
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there is no cure just treatment ...Many treatments exist such as cortisone, steroids, but a doctor must prescribe them. A very effective over-the-counter solution is coal tar, which has been used for more than 100 years to treat psoriasis
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Male pattern baldness, also known by its uglier and scarier clinical name androgenetic alopecia , is caused by some really funky chemistry on your scalp. It starts with testosterone, the male sex hormone. Harmless on its own, testosterone gets converted to the dicey dihydrotestosterone (DHT) when in contact with oil glands in the hair follicles. These glands hold the enzyme Type II 5-alpha reductase.  DHT, in turn, gets in your scalp follicles and shrinks them. At the same time, it makes the protective membrane of the scalp thicken, restricting blood flow to the capillaries. This makes further hair growth impossible. The hairs fall out at a natural rate, but aren't replaced. And that's it in a nutshell. \n\nPRODUCTS:\nFinasteride (Propecia)\nFinasteride, produced by Merck and Company under the name Propecia, was approved by the FDA in December 1997, as a treatment for male pattern baldness. It is the first drug available in pill form for the treatment of baldness.\nIn men with mild to moderate hair loss, clinical trials showed that 83 percent of the male patients had kept their hair or grown more after one year of treatment. Propecia (finasteride) works by blocking an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase, which is responsible for the formation of dihydro-testosterone in a man's body. The enzyme converts testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). It is believed that DHT is a key factor in male pattern hair loss, and finasteride decreases the concentration of DHT in a man's scalp by about two-thirds.\n\nminoxidil (Rogaine):\nMinoxidil, a drug produced by Upjohn under the name of Rogaine, has been available since 1988 for the treatment of hair loss. It is currently available as an over-the-counter drug. \nMinoxidil is topical solution that must be applied by applicator or fingers to the balding area twice a day, every day. Decreasing the dosage to once a day results in some hair loss, and discontinuing application causes regression to pretreatment baldness within 3 to 6 weeks. It can take 4 to 12 months to see results.\nAccording to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), clinical studies show that 26 percent of men between 18 and 49 reported moderate to dense hair regrowth after four months of Rogaine treatment. An additional 33 percent had minimal hair regrowth. Almost 20 percent of women between 18 and 45 had moderate regrowth, while an additional 40 percent showed minimal regrowth.\n\n\nSurgical hair replacement:\nWhen experiencing thinning hair or baldness, men (and some women) consider hair transplantation, a permanent form of hair replacement. Anyone who has permanent hair loss may be a candidate for hair transplantation, including:\nmen with male pattern baldness \nsome women with thinning hair \npersons who have lost hair as a result of burns or other scarring injuries to the scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes.\n\nTypes of hair replacement surgery:\nThere are a number of techniques used in hair replacement surgery. Sometimes two or more techniques are used to achieve the best results.\npunch grafts - usually contain about 10-15 hairs \nmini-grafts - contain about 2 to 4 hairs \nmicro-grafts - contain 1 to 2 hairs \nslit grafts - contain about 4 to10 hairs each \nstrip grafts - contain 30-40 hairs\n\n\nGood luck!
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Lassar's paste. Cortisone oinment, Tacolcital oinment
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Nov. 4, 2004 -- Balding men and women take note. Hair cloning -- the next hair restoration remedy -- is on the way.\n\nOK, it's not exactly cloning, although that's what it's come to be called. Researchers working to perfect the new technique prefer the term "hair multiplication."\n\nAnd no, it's not ready for prime time. Not yet, says Ken Washenik, MD, PhD. Washenik is medical director for Bosley, the giant hair restoration company that's one of several firms racing to bring hair multiplication to market. He's also clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University Medical Center.\n\n"There is no doubt it will be a tremendous breakthrough," Washenik tells WebMD. "It is the thing people have been waiting for. There have been so many remedies for hair loss that didn't pan out. This is one that really looks like it is going to happen -- and happen in the next few years."\n\nIt's not just hype, says hair researcher George Cotsarelis, professor of dermatology and director of the hair and scalp clinic, at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Cotsarelis consults for Bosley, but is not involved in the company's research program.\n\n"It is hard to predict whether they will be successful, but there is good evidence that will happen," Cotsarelis tells WebMD. "It is not quackery -- they are not charlatans. It is based on real scientific knowledge. But there are a lot of hurdles still to overcome."\n\nThe promise of early research often evaporates in the harsh light of clinical testing. Yet Washenik predicts that hair multiplication will be available for hair restoration in three or four years.
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theres not really any remedy for hair loss. MY DAD IS HAVING THE SAME Problem switch to men shampoo like vive for men or some other. it has special herbs to stimulate hair folicles and dont wear hats it closes your pores. if that doesnt work hair plugs?
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An Astringent--Works well--however also contains alot of alcohol and may dry your skin too much.  Alot of the new facial cleansers work well also.  Try looking into "neutogena", Aveeno puts out some good products also.  For oily scalp I'm not sure==I would use any shampoo that simply says for oily hair--They have some fantastic shampoos with mint and green tea extract in places like "HENRYS".  Hope I've helped!! Rosemarie
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While there is neither a cure for alopecia areata nor drugs approved for its treatment, some people find that medications approved for other purposes can help hair grow back, at least temporarily. The following are some treatments for alopecia areata. Keep in mind that while these treatments may promote hair growth, none of them prevent new patches or actually cure the underlying disease. Consult your health care professional about the best option for you.\n\nClick the link below to see the full article.
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Try Aloe Vera-Really works for me.
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I do. I lost a tremendous amount of hair after surgery, and my doctor offered me Propecia.  It seems to slow the hair loss considerably, but it doesn't really regrow anything significant. \n\nThe bottom line is that it is worth trying, and it helps, but it is not a cure-all.  Good luck!!
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It has been suggested that Saw Palmetto may block some effects of testosterone and therefore reduce male pattern hair loss, similar to the medication finasteride (Propecia®). So far there is not enough scientific evidence to support the claim. \n\nFor alternative natural treatments, massage and aromatherapy have been used with some success. In minor cases of temporary hair loss, hair growth can be stimulated by massage, since blood and oxygen flow to the scalp must be healthy in order for hair to grow.
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I've not seen anything about Diovan that suggests it can cause hair loss, though if you're worried, you should certainly talk to your doctor. There are also plenty of good meds available that help with hair loss, so your doc should have some help either way. Here's the official site so you can read about your medication: http://www.diovan.com/index.jsp?source=01030&campaign=CVZ-9473&site=100005&placement=105426&creative=100002&usertrack.filter_applied=true&NovaId=7852773720739533443\n\nGood luck and hope you feel better soon!
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There are a number of prescription creams out there.  Get one from your doctor.  Barring that use a lotion that has Aloe and vitamin E.  \nFor Psoriasis on your scalp use T-Gel.  Massage it into the hair and scalp, put on a shower cap, and sleep on it.  \n\nBe careful, self diagnosed psoriasis can sometimes be a fungus instead.  Any treatment for psoriasis on the fungus will make it worse.  Much much worse.\n\nIf it is the fungus, get a anti-fungal cream from your doctor or use Nizoral shampoo.  It clears up much faster than psoriasis.
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There could be a serious underlying medical condition. Go for a physical and blood work. If you're O.K. and the hair it the problem and not just a symptom of something bigger: castor oil or coconut oil after shampoo, leave on for 15 mins - twice a week. Hair wil be healthier and shine.
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no. It is genetic. It is not caused by any communicable germs, etc. It usually starts in childhood. It can go away on its own.\n\ntry the national alopecia foundation to learn more.