SPECIALISED HAIR TRANSPLANTS
Alopecia Areata Treatment in Pune
Noticed a sudden smooth patch of hair loss on your scalp, beard or eyebrows? At Averah, treatment begins with confirming the diagnosis, assessing the extent of hair loss and creating a personalised management plan.
1:1
Hair
Consultation
360°
Scalp
Assessment
3-Step
Treatment
Planning
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Progress
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What it is
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune form of hair loss in which the immune system attacks hair follicles. It commonly appears as one or more smooth, round or oval bald patches on the scalp or other hair-bearing areas.
Unlike scarring forms of alopecia, alopecia areata generally does not permanently destroy the follicle, which means regrowth can occur, although the course can be unpredictable.
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How can alopecia areata appear?
Alopecia areata can range from one small patch to more extensive hair loss and may involve areas beyond the scalp.
One or more smooth, clearly defined areas of hair loss may appear on the scalp.
Men may develop smooth, defined bald patches within otherwise normal beard growth.
Several separate areas may develop and sometimes become larger over time.
Alopecia areata can sometimes involve part or all of the eyebrows.
In more extensive cases, hair loss can involve most or all of the scalp.
More severe forms can affect hair on multiple areas of the body.
WHO MAY NEED FURTHER ASSESSMENT
Some presentations deserve detailed dermatologist evaluation before treatment begins.
Rapidly increasing or multiple new bald patches
Loss involving eyebrows, eyelashes or beard hair
Extensive scalp or body-hair loss
Redness, scaling, pain or scarring that may suggest another diagnosis
Hair loss associated with other unexplained health changes
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What to expect
Hair & scalp assessment
The number, size and location of patches are examined along with the scalp, surrounding hair and other affected areas.
Diagnosis & treatment planning
Treatment depends on age, extent of hair loss and previous response. Options can include corticosteroid-based treatments and other dermatologist-directed therapies; more extensive alopecia may require a different treatment strategy.
Regrowth monitoring
Hair regrowth and the development of new patches are monitored over time so the treatment plan can be adjusted if needed.
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Physician note
Alopecia areata is not the same as ordinary hair thinning or genetic baldness. It is an autoimmune hair-loss condition and needs a diagnosis-specific approach.
Dr. Nihal Hussein
Aesthetic & Functional Medicine · DHA-licensed
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Why Averah
Diagnosis-First Assessment
Smooth patches are examined carefully to distinguish alopecia areata from other types of hair loss.
Detailed Scalp Analysis
Hair follicles and surrounding scalp are evaluated using clinical magnification where appropriate.
Personalised Treatment Planning
Care is selected according to the extent, location, age and individual clinical findings.
Progress-Focused Follow-Up
Hair regrowth and any new patches are monitored through follow-up assessment.
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Questions
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks hair follicles, commonly causing patchy hair loss.
A common early sign is a smooth, round or oval bald patch on the scalp without obvious irritation or scarring.
No. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease and is not an infectious or contagious condition.
Yes. Alopecia areata can produce well-defined patches of hair loss within the beard
Yes, regrowth can occur because the follicles generally remain alive, but regrowth and recurrence can be unpredictable.
Treatment depends on age and severity. Dermatologists may use corticosteroids and other therapies; for adults with patchy disease, corticosteroid injections are commonly used.
Yes. Newer systemic treatments, including JAK inhibitors, are available for severe alopecia areata in some countries and patient groups. Treatment selection requires specialist medical assessment.
Yes. Hair loss and regrowth can occur in cycles, and recurrence is possible even after successful regrowth.
A dermatologist should examine the area because fungal infection, scarring alopecia and other hair-loss conditions can sometimes produce patchy loss.
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Understand Your Patchy Hair Loss
A detailed consultation to assess the pattern, extent and characteristics of your hair loss before treatment is planned.
Consultation
30–45 min
Consultation
20–30 min
Best For
Sudden & patchy hair loss
Downtime
Depends on treatment
Approach
Diagnosis-led planning
Best For
Sudden & patchy hair loss
Downtime
Depends on treatment
Approach
Diagnosis-led planning
Treatment depends on the extent of alopecia, age and individual clinical findings.
PERSONALISED ALOPECIA CARE
A bald patch needs a diagnosis, not a guess.
Alopecia areata can look very different from hereditary pattern hair loss even though both cause visible hair loss. Because alopecia areata is immune-mediated and may follow an unpredictable course, the treatment approach also differs.
At Averah, care focuses on the number of patches, extent of hair loss, affected areas and individual clinical history before deciding how treatment should proceed.
HAIR LOSS CARE
Noticed a sudden bald patch?
Start with a dermatologist-led hair and scalp assessment to understand whether alopecia areata or another condition may be causing your patchy hair loss.