Yes, the treatment approach is difference and the prognosis is also difference. That is, Alopecia is treatable with great success, while Alopecia totalis is not curable using homeopathy. Steroids may help but superficially. Our experience suggests that by use of steroids, most patients get more spots elsewhere on the skin. Steroids do not address internal autoimmune disorder. Well, they are very useful during acute attacks. But, they do not cure chronic urticaria, in my experience.

For all practical purposes, one o a few patches of hair loss is called Alopecia areata; while total hair loss all over the body, including eyebrows, eyes lashes, all over the skin, is called Alopecia totalis. See similar questions...

Please check this link which explains the causes in detail: http://www.alopeciaareata.us/app/causes.asp See similar questions...

The cause of the various cicatricial alopecias is poorly understood. However, all cicatricial alopecias involve inflammation directed at the hair follicle, usually the upper part of the follicle where the stem cells and sebaceous gland (oil gland) are located. If the stem cells are destroyed, and the sebaceous gland as well, there is then no possibility for regeneration of the hair follicle and permanent hair loss results. See similar questions...

Alopecia areata is a fairly common condition (ranking with vitiligo) that results in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere. It usually starts with one or more small, round, smooth patches. It occurs in males and females of all ages, but onset most often occurs in childhood. In alopecia areata, the affected hair follicles become very small, drastically slow down production, and grow no hair visible above the surface for months or years. See similar questions...

Alopecia is an autoimmune hair loss disease that affects men, women and children of any age. The onset of the hair loss is often sudden, random and frequently recurrent. The different types of alopecia are: Alopecia Areata (al-oh-pea-shah r-e-ah-ta) (AA): Used to describe hair loss occurring in patches, usually small and round, anywhere on the body. See similar questions...

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The term "cicatricial alopecia" refers to a diverse group of rare disorders that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. In some cases, hair loss is gradual, without symptoms, and is unnoticed for long periods. In other cases, hair loss is associated with severe itching, burning and pain and is rapidly progressive. See similar questions...