Problem by baz: sixteen 12 months previous male with alopecia areata needs help? I’ve just been diagnosed with it today and began to use a cream for the only little bald patch which is very unrecognisable to everyone but is nonetheless there. How lengthy will it get to treatment this situation and the patches? What else ought to I do to resist it as a lot as attainable? Best response: Reply by EmmaSome prescription drugs employed are minoxidil, elocon ointment (steroid cream) irritants (anthralin or topical coal tar), and topical immunotherapy cyclosporine, at times in various mixtures. If the area begins to get flaky, DO NOT pick at it. It will make your scalp burn. Put lotion on the location way too. Know better? Depart your own response in the remarks!