Oral corticosteroids: Reduce inflammation. Used to treat autoimmune conditions such as alopecia areata.

Prednisone

Antihypertensive vasodilator: Prevents further hair loss, and in some people, stimulates hair growth.

Minoxidil

Hormone modulators: For women, oral contraceptives or anti-androgens would be beneficial.

Spironolactone . Flutamide

5-alpha reductase inhibitors: Given to men for treating pattern baldness.

Finasteride

Hair transplantation: Follicular unit extraction(FUE) or Follicular unit transplant (FUT) is recommended. Small sections of the skin containing healthy hair is removed and are transplanted onto the thinning areas. Usually recommended as optional procedure.

Foods to eat:

• Iron rich foods such as spinach
• Vitamin A containing foods such as carrots
• Protein rich foods such as eggs, milk
• Zinc-rich foods like green peas, eggs, wheat germ, and chickpeas

Foods to avoid:

• NA

Dermatologist

Specializes in the study of the skin and its disorders.