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What Causes Thinning And Discoloration Of The Eyebrows?
I have experienced a thinning of my eyebrows, or discoloration of my eyebrows above both eyes and only halfway....from the center of the eyebrow toward the side of the head....I recently used some Afrin for about 5 days, then Flonase for 2 days. My face is also very pale. Is there anyway that these OTC items might have caused this?
Fri, 11 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Nutritional deficiency seems to be the cause.
Afrin is used for the temporary symptomatic relief of stuffy nose and sinus pain or pressure caused by infection (such as the common cold, flu) or other breathing illnesses (such as hay fever, allergies, bronchitis).
Flonase is a corticosteroid-containing nasal spray used to relieve seasonal and allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as the stuffy or a runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Both of the above medications are not known to cause thinning and discoloration of the eyebrows.
I advise you to consult your doctor for proper clinical examination and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Nutritional deficiency seems to be the cause.
Afrin is used for the temporary symptomatic relief of stuffy nose and sinus pain or pressure caused by infection (such as the common cold, flu) or other breathing illnesses (such as hay fever, allergies, bronchitis).
Flonase is a corticosteroid-containing nasal spray used to relieve seasonal and allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as the stuffy or a runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Both of the above medications are not known to cause thinning and discoloration of the eyebrows.
I advise you to consult your doctor for proper clinical examination and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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