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Will Cortisone Injection In Scalp Help In Regaining Lost Hair?

Hi Doc,i am italian and i'm desperate .
I have seen many dermatologist w no results for my diffuse hair loss.
In about 6 months i have losted 40% of all hair.I am now doing cortisone injection in my scalp at the clinic,please can you tell me if this in my case will help?
Thank you
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

You have diffuse hair loss from whole scalp... It may be telogen effluvium. You are taking intra dermal steroid injection. I think, you should avoid...as it might cause side effects like atrophy,depigmentation and telangiectasia..etc. You consult expert dermatologist for perfect diagnosis.

There may be some cause of hair loss..Stress,anxiety,thyroid dysfunction, surgery, trauma,drugs like ..methotraxate,fever,internal diseases, anaemia, nutritional deficiencies..... etc might be responsible for the disease. Excessive sun exposure may cause hair loss. Dandruff should be ruled out. If it is there, ketoconazole shampoo may be used to cleanse the scalp. You consult dermatologist.
Blood tests may be done to rule out thyroid diseases,anaemia,endocrinal diseases,blood diseases,internal diseases...etc.If any wrong is found,proper treatment may be taken from physician.
Nutritional supplimentation is needed in proper way. Certain medications like ...Biotin,vitamin E,iron, calcium, zinc..etc may be taken. Mild steroid lotion or minoxidil 5% solution may be applied on the scalp twice a day.Mild herbal shampoo may be done twice a week.
Avoid tesion and worries. Be positive. Have patience..You may feel better after few months treatment. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Will Cortisone Injection In Scalp Help In Regaining Lost Hair?

Hi, You have diffuse hair loss from whole scalp... It may be telogen effluvium. You are taking intra dermal steroid injection. I think, you should avoid...as it might cause side effects like atrophy,depigmentation and telangiectasia..etc. You consult expert dermatologist for perfect diagnosis. There may be some cause of hair loss..Stress,anxiety,thyroid dysfunction, surgery, trauma,drugs like ..methotraxate,fever,internal diseases, anaemia, nutritional deficiencies..... etc might be responsible for the disease. Excessive sun exposure may cause hair loss. Dandruff should be ruled out. If it is there, ketoconazole shampoo may be used to cleanse the scalp. You consult dermatologist. Blood tests may be done to rule out thyroid diseases,anaemia,endocrinal diseases,blood diseases,internal diseases...etc.If any wrong is found,proper treatment may be taken from physician. Nutritional supplimentation is needed in proper way. Certain medications like ...Biotin,vitamin E,iron, calcium, zinc..etc may be taken. Mild steroid lotion or minoxidil 5% solution may be applied on the scalp twice a day.Mild herbal shampoo may be done twice a week. Avoid tesion and worries. Be positive. Have patience..You may feel better after few months treatment. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD