B. Shashi Kumar, Hyderabad, India

My daughter Nidhi Pin no. 17655, had developed Alopecia Areata since last 3-4 months; however I am not sure as it might have been even before that. One fine day we were surprised to notice 6 hairless patches on her scalp. We were getting worried as these patches seem to be increasing in size. She also had severe generalized hair fall, losing hair in bunches. Within 3 months of starting the treatment the patches that she had before are not visible and there is new hair growth. No new patches have been noticed so far. She had 6 Alopecia patches on her scalp and re-growth of hair is seen there. The hair fall is considerably less now. While on treatment she developed eczema on the thigh area. On contacting Dr Shah's team of Drs, we were told that it is a chronic skin condition and is not caused due to the medicines and can be treated. With the next set of medicines, within 1 year, my daughter is responding very well to the treatment. I would say there is 70% improvement. There is very good hair growth on the patches. Hair fall has reduced. The eczema has cleared up and infact we did not see any signs of seasonal allergies. Its been another 6 months of treatment with Dr Shah and I am very happy to report that my daughter has no Alopecia patches so far and the generalised hair fall has stopped and thankfully she is free from the seasonal allergies.

Nidhi M., USA