i haven't had an "episode" (as i call them) in about 2 years maybe, but a few months ago i started noticing a patch again. tried "waiting it out" to see if maybe it might start growing back on it's own, and also because i dont have insurance because i'm a full time student and my job works me just below the amount of hours needed for them to offer me insurance. nice, right?? so finally i found a new dermatologist to help me, as my previous doctor had retired, and went in to start another batch of treatments which is getting shots in my scalp. ...ouch!!! i'm also putting on a type of steroid "foam" (basically a mousse) about twice a day. crossing my fingers it starts growing back. i've had luck every time so far, i just keep praying.