HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Doctors waiting to answer your question
Dr. Shanthi.E
MD
Dr. Shanthi.E

General & Family Physician

Exp 17 years

Dr. Saisudha Kotla
MD
Dr. Saisudha Kotla

General & Family Physician

Exp 12 years

Dr. Nagamani Ng
MD
Dr. Nagamani Ng

General & Family Physician

Exp 12 years

Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
MD
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

General & Family Physician

Exp 9 years

Dr.Raju
MD
Dr.Raju

General & Family Physician

Exp 11 years

Dr. Vaishalee Punj
MD
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

General & Family Physician

Exp 16 years

Steroid Foam For Scalp

Premium Questions

Dr. Rahul Kumar MD

itchy scalp and got given a steroid from my doctor. I'm also using coal tar shampoo. My hair has thinned a lot where I can see my scalp I'm worried will will continue to do so is this permanent. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Kakkar S. MD

Hi I have had a red raised bump on the back of my scalp for 6 weeks. I went to my GP who advised coal tar shampoo and a steroid cream treatment which has not worked. Do you know what this could be? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Klarida Papaqako MD

I have been diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp . I was prescribed a steroid ... oils, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and my scalp feels tight as a drum and I have constant flaking ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klarida Papaqako ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Neelam Ashish Vanjari MD

Hello, I have scalp psoriasis . I had visited a skin specialist and he had prescribed a cortico steroid and then coal tar . This was 3 years ago. The results were good. But now the scalp has started ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neelam Ashish Vanjari ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Rahul Kumar MD

Which alternative lotion can I use instead of Dipsalic F for severe dandruff on my scalp .Doctor ... easily,and also I have checked on this site that it is steroid and not advised.so,what do you advise? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Ekta Jajodia MD

Hi had an allergic reaction to something, I had hives all over my body and in my scalp and swollen lymph nodes. I got a steroid shot and I m taking a steroid the hives on my body are pretty much gone... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ekta Jajodia ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
Dr. Piyush Kumar MD

I have scalp psoriasis and a small patch on my thigh as well . Doctor gave me a steroid earlier ... white patches on scalp flared....Now my doc has given Calpsor in place of the steroid. Please... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Piyush Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr.       Harry Maheshwari MD

I have had one spot on my scalp that itched terribly. Had medicine and treated by my dermatologist , Last treatment he gave me steroid shots in my scalp. I now have a large indention in my scalp... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harry Maheshwari ( Dentist)
Dr.       Harry Maheshwari MD

I have been using steroid scalp application for my psoriasis for many years by now and this is the only medication that seems to be working on my condition. I only apply it when redness and itchiness ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harry Maheshwari ( Dentist)
Dr.       Harry Maheshwari MD

fo put on the scalp, but i am concerned because i have taken many steroid for arithritis. d you ...yes i have rosacea and lichen planus, so i am itching all the time. my scalp itches, but i do not ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harry Maheshwari ( Dentist)