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Alopecia areta

2025-10-08 19:17:05
Four months back got kenakort injection on scalp on bald area. But gradually there is a structural change happened. It's swelled. He gave kenakort 40. Is this high dose? Morphea kind of situation also hair growth is stopped. Another doc told me it's high dose of kenakort. This lead to damage of the hail folicol area. Any suggestion!?
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Without seeing can't diagnose..... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos

Answered2025-10-10 01:15:44

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Kindly share the pictures. We have to the medications for the same .we need to take a detail case history and then prescribe medications accordingly. Do consult online .

Answered2025-10-11 10:19:32

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Share pics for better evaluation It’s high dose for alopecia
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information

Answered2025-10-10 05:02:15

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Yes It is high

Answered2025-10-09 14:12:55

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Detailed history and clear images are required for proper diagnosis and management. The dose of kenocort injection to be injection depends on condition and site of involvement.
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kindly book online consultation for further information and management

Answered2025-10-09 12:48:26

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

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Can you please share pictures More history and evaluation is required Kindly consult a dermatologist online

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