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Why are hairless patches forming in my beard?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

There is a hairless patch forming in my beard. The hairless patch feels smoother. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

It is called alopecia areata. I suggest you try the following:

  1. Desowen cream (Desonide), twice daily.
  2. Visit a dermatologist for intralesional steroid injection (ILS), it helps hair regrowth. It is given once in three weeks.
  3. Oral zinc supplement, tablet Zinfate, once daily for a month.

Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent.

Thank you for consulting me.

You can always reach me at icliniq.com.

Answered byDr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 8, 2017
Reviewed AtOctober 26, 2024

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