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Question by  Leverenz (41)

What is the treatment for areata and fungus?

 
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Answer by  rebel10 (58)

Typically, injections of corticosteriods into the scalp area every 4 to 6 weeks is commonly used as treatment for alopecia areata. Rogaine is sometimes used in addition to the injections. Another option is contact immunotherapy. PUVA, Psoralen with ultraviolet A liight is also used as treatment. However, it is typically used in patients with large affected areas.

 
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Answer by  dukedawg (29)

You should go to the pharmacy at your local drug store. Grab a tube of antifungal cream. You should apply this to the affected area once in the morning, and once at night. Do not shower within 1-2 hour of putting the cream on. Also, applying salt the fungus can help as well.

 
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Answer by  jalucia (936)

For less severe conditions, steroid injections (injected every 4-6 weeks), topical Minoxidil or prescription steroid creams. For more severe, there's short contact anthralin treatment(Micanol) and, the most successful, contact hypersensitization,

 
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