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Severe Hair Loss, Had Taken Steroid Shots For Disc Herniation, Arthritis. Is It Due To Steroid Excess?
I have received 4 epidural steriod injections from 7/30/12 - 10/10/12 for a herniated disc. Prior to these, I received a cortisone shot in my knee for arthritis and was taking a medrol dose pack at end of July with 3 weeks of the last injection I started loosing my hair. Severe hair loss has resulted in loss of over 60% of my hair. Can this be a result of too much steriod exposure. My primary seems to think so and even ran blood work to rule out thyroid issues. Would a dermatologist be able to help?
Wed, 2 Jan 2013
Hi ,
Thanks for writing in.
The condition you are suffering can behair loss due to steroid and hormonal imbalance due to medrol.
Visit a dermatologist for proper evaluation and prescription medicines.
He can start you on nutritional supplements and hair growing serums.
Hope this helps.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
MD
Hair nail skin specialist
Thanks for writing in.
The condition you are suffering can behair loss due to steroid and hormonal imbalance due to medrol.
Visit a dermatologist for proper evaluation and prescription medicines.
He can start you on nutritional supplements and hair growing serums.
Hope this helps.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
MD
Hair nail skin specialist
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