Concern
Alopecia Areata (Patchy Hair Loss)
Sudden patchy hair loss with an immune basis.
Own Skin Dermatology & Advanced Aesthetics · Camp, Pune
- Diagnosis before treatment, always
- Plans built for Indian skin and hair types
- Camp, Pune · 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Overview
Understanding alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)
Alopecia areata causes well-defined patches of hair loss when the immune system targets hair follicles. It can affect the scalp, beard or other areas, and course varies widely between individuals. Early assessment matters.
At Own Skin Dermatology & Advanced Aesthetics we treat the cause, not just the appearance, which is why every plan starts with an examination.
- Category
- Hair & scalp
- Assessed by
- Dermatologist-led consultation
- Pathways
- Clinical Dermatology
- Review
- Progress reviewed at follow-up
Common signs
What alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) can look like
Signs vary between individuals. A consultation confirms what is actually happening in your skin.
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01Round or oval smooth bald patches
02Short, tapering hairs at the edge of a patch
03Loss in the beard, eyebrows or lashes in some cases
04Nail pitting in a proportion of patients
When to consult
Signals worth a professional opinion
Consultations at Own Skin Dermatology & Advanced Aesthetics, Camp, Pune · Monday to Sunday · 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
The condition is spreading, recurring or not settling on its own
Home care or over-the-counter products have not helped after several weeks
There is pain, itching, bleeding or rapid change
It is affecting sleep, confidence or daily life
Possible causes
Why alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) happens
- An immune response directed at hair follicles
- Genetic predisposition
- Association with other autoimmune conditions
- Sometimes preceded by illness or significant stress
The science
How we assess alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)
What a dermatologist checks before planning care for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss).
01
A conversation about duration
triggers, products and previous treatment
02
Clinical examination
with magnification or dermoscopy where useful
03
Investigations only where clinically indicated
Investigations only where clinically indicated
Your treatment journey
From first consultation to review
A structured pathway, so you know what happens at every visit.
Treatment pathways
Treatment options for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)
Personalised plans across clinical dermatology and related pathways. Suitability is confirmed at consultation.
Intra-Lesional Injections
Targeted treatment delivered directly into a lesion.
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PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) for Hair Restoration
Autologous treatment used alongside a medical hair plan.
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GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) Therapy
Concentrated growth factors within a planned hair protocol.
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Medical Acne Treatment
A structured medical plan for active acne and marks.
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Your dermatologists
Assessed and supervised by a dermatologist.
Dr. Ankita Shah
MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Dr. Shanvi Jadhav
MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Dr. Rohan Doshi
MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Every plan at Own Skin begins with a dermatologist's assessment of your skin, history and goals, the treatment, settings and session spacing are decided from that, not from a menu.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Related concerns
Get alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) assessed by a dermatologist in Camp, Pune.
- Clinic
- Camp, Pune
- Timings
- Monday to Sunday · 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
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Medically reviewed by Dr Ankita Shah, Lead Dermatologist · Last reviewed 22 August 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a recommendation. Suitability, session counts and outcomes vary between individuals and are confirmed only after clinical assessment.