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Suggest A Topical Steroid For A Rash On The Scalp

what is most affordable scalp steroid for a 60 year old with a patchy red very pruritic rash of one weeks duration unresponsive to prednisone 20 mg qd. Centrally located, on top of head 3x4 cm red. No history to suggest any new causal agents or medical causes. First time occurrence. What is most affordable topical steroid to prescribe for trial MEDICAID affordability and I will refer to dermatologist. Dr Alan L. Carpenter, DO ABIM/ABNM/urgent Care UVUCC 121 E. Redd Rd El Paso, TX 79932
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should apply mometasone cream.
Mometasone is very effective and safe topical steroid.
But this is available only on prescription.
So you might need to consult dermatologist for this.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your patient. Thanks.
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Suggest A Topical Steroid For A Rash On The Scalp

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should apply mometasone cream. Mometasone is very effective and safe topical steroid. But this is available only on prescription. So you might need to consult dermatologist for this. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your patient. Thanks.