Skin Articles A-Z
While alopecia areata treatment options may promote hair growth, they don't prevent new patches of hair loss or cure the disease. This eMedTV Web page covers current alopecia areata treatment options like oral and topical drugs and photochemotherapy.
Alopecia areata treatments may include photochemotherapy, oral medications, and topical ointments. This eMedTV article discusses various alopecia areata treatments and explains how they can help promote hair growth.
Alopecia areata is a disease that affects the hair follicles and causes hair to fall out in small patches. This eMedTV segment provides a brief overview of this condition. Alopecia areta is a common misspelling of alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata is a disease that affects hair follicles and causes patches of hair to fall out. This eMedTV page explains who gets alopecia areata, how to recognize it, and how to treat it. Alopecia arrata is a common misspelling of alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss. This part of the eMedTV archives discusses alopecia areata and who it affects, as well as how it is treated. Alopecia ereata is a common misspelling of alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that is the result of an autoimmune disease. This eMedTV article provides an overview of alopecia areata and its symptoms and treatment options. Alopecia reata is a common misspelling of alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata is a disease in which the hair follicles are affected (which results in hair loss). This eMedTV page provides an overview of the condition and its characteristic symptoms. Alopicia aereta is a common misspelling of alopecia areata.
Alternative Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Alternative treatment for alopecia areata comes in many forms, such as: acupuncture, zinc, and herbal supplements. This eMedTV page describes these forms of alternative treatment for alopecia areata and the importance of talking to a doctor first.
Atopic dermatitis is a noncontagious skin rash that is often made worse by allergens like wool or pet hair. This eMedTV article discusses this form of eczema in detail, including possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Atopic Dermatitis and Quality of Life
This eMedTV article discusses treatment aspects connecting atopic dermatitis and quality of life. For example, people with the condition who are well informed and aware of their specific symptoms may find it easier to manage.
Atopic Dermatitis and Who It Affects
This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at atopic dermatitis and who it affects. Related statistics are also offered. For example, 65 percent of patients develop symptoms in the first year of life, and 90 percent develop symptoms before age 5.
This eMedTV resource compares and contrasts atopic dermatitis in infants, children, and adults. Although the condition usually appears in infancy and childhood, atopic dermatitis by age tends to have similar patterns of progression and symptoms.
This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at current and past atopic dermatitis research studies. For example, research scientists are looking into what causes atopic dermatitis and how the condition can be better managed, treated, and prevented.