Dr. Sandesh Gupta, a renowned dermatologist in Delhi, offers a comprehensive approach to treating…
Dr. Sandesh Gupta, a renowned dermatologist in Delhi, offers a comprehensive approach to treating alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition characterized by patchy hair loss. His treatments are tailored to the severity and extent of the condition and often involve a combination of the following strategies: 1. **Topical Corticosteroids**: These are commonly used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response in the affected areas. 2. **Steroid Injections**: For more targeted treatment, Dr. Gupta may recommend intralesional steroid injections. These injections directly deliver steroids like triamcinolone into the bald patches, promoting hair regrowth. 3. **Topical Immunotherapy**: This involves applying substances like diphencyprone (DPCP) to the scalp to provoke an allergic reaction, which can alter the immune response and stimulate hair growth. 4. **Oral Medications**: In more severe cases, oral immunosuppressants or corticosteroids might be prescribed to reduce the immune system's attack on hair follicles. 5. **Light Therapy**: Also known as phototherapy, this treatment uses UV light to stimulate hair growth and modify the immune response. Dr. Gupta emphasizes the importance of a personalized treatment plan based on individual patient needs and the specific characteristics of their alopecia areata. His clinic, Skin N Laser Centre in Delhi, is equipped with advanced technology to support these treatments effectively
