Posts under ‘Treatment Options’

Claire, one of our lovely moderators on the forum, put together this incredibly informative post on hypothyroidism, TSH levels and doctors…
Just a little background. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid in June of 2005. After over a year of fighting with doctors I finally reached a TSH level below 3.0 in August of 2006.
I am [...]

When you are first finding answers as to the cause of your hair loss, it’s easy to get lost in the maze of tests and panels that your doctor should do. Here is a complete list of blood tests to request at the beginning and the meaning of ‘normal’ ranges.
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Finding a good dermatologist or doctor can prove to be one of the most difficult things to face when you are experiencing hair loss…

A good physician will say, “I’m sorry. This must be hard for you to understand.”
He/she will give you the address of the National Alopecia Foundation or other support organizations and tell [...]

BCPs contain a combination of estrogen and progestin. All BCPs now have one main source of estrogen — ethinyl estradiol. Ethinyl estradiol is a constant in the BCP equation but the part that changes is the progestin level. There are a number of different types of progestin and some of them are higher in androgenic [...]

While there is neither a cure for alopecia universalis 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 universalis. Keep in mind that while these treatments may promote hair growth, none of them prevent [...]

Living with hair loss can be hard, especially in a culture that views hair as a sign of youth and good health. Even so, most people with alopecia areata are well-adjusted, contented people living full lives.
The key to coping is valuing yourself for who you are, not for how much hair you have or don’t [...]