Are there other effective treatments for my widespread autoimmune hair loss (diffuse alopecia areata) besides the steroid Betnesol, since my hair falls out again whenever I stop taking it and I am experiencing side effects, and standard hair loss medications like minoxidil and finax do not work for me? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Are there other effective treatments for my widespread autoimmune hair loss (diffuse alopecia areata) besides the steroid Betnesol, since my hair falls out again whenever I stop taking it and I am experiencing side effects, and standard hair loss medications like minoxidil and finax do not work for me?

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Are there other effective treatments for my widespread autoimmune hair loss (diffuse alopecia areata) besides the steroid Betnesol, since my hair falls out again whenever I stop taking it and I am experiencing side effects, and standard hair loss medications like minoxidil and finax do not work for me?

Asked by Male, 22 · 3 hours ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

3 hours ago

I completely understand how frustrating it is to deal with recurring hair loss and the side effects of Betnesol, especially when standard treatments haven't helped. Since diffuse alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, there are other effective options we can explore. Newer targeted therapies called JAK inhibitors (like baricitinib) have shown great success in treating widespread hair loss by calming the immune attack on your hair follicles. Other steroid-sparing medications, such as methotrexate, can also help maintain hair growth without the long-term side effects of oral steroids. Please consult your dermatologist to discuss these advanced treatments to find a safer, more sustainable solution for you.

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Are there other effective treatments for my widespread autoimmune hair loss (diffuse alopecia areata) besides the steroid Betnesol, since my hair falls out again whenever I stop taking it and I am experiencing side effects, and standard hair loss medications like minoxidil and finax do not work for me?

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