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Hi, My brother has been also suffering from Alopecia and has been taking steroids Aretha 50mg, betnesol fort 1 mg and more. I was wondering if taking so much of steroids affect any organs or the sperm count? Thanks

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Medication.. steroids.. Depends on the risk and benefit..if it's severe alopecia..yes..u can upload photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I had alopecia areta near me left ear and a size of 1 rupee coin area was not having a single hair. Then i went to dermatologist and she given me tricort 10mg injection on that place and Morr F 5% and dicaris adults tablet. two times i have taken tricort 10mg injection. Now these are steroids So is it safe for me (33 years Male) having no disease t

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If is safe to take these injections Your treatment is going fine Don’t worry ...  Read More

Please let me know, is it recommended to Take Steroid Injections at 30 weeks of pregnancy to mature baby lungs incase if having Premature Delivery. As I am having Septate Uterus, so Stephen Hospital Doctor recommend to get steroid injection due to above stated.

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Yes it's recommended.... kindly connect to discuss further ...  Read More

How much does intralesional injection for steroid cost , per injection ? What are the possible side effects ?

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Exact cost depend upon the number of injections required. Please discuss this with your dermatologist. Common side effects can be pain, swelling and redness at injection site.. rarely atrophy and red ...  Read More

Hey Doc, My Mother's CRP Level Is 10.37. So Doctor Suggest To Do Epidural Steroid Injection. Is that safe ? How does long an epidural steroid injection last ? What are the side effects ? Is one injection enough for lifetime ? How much time it take to work ? Should we go for this ? Please answer 🙏

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6-12 months One injection not enough If you share the details can decide whether to for it or no ...  Read More

Hey Doc, My Mom Is Having Severe Pain At Back So We Consult With A Doctor & They Suggest To Perform Epidural Steroid Injection. I Want To Know That Is That Safe ? And How Many Injections Need ? And How Often Need This Procedure ? Is One Injection Enough For Lifetime ? Please Answer.

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First we need to know what is causing pain. They we can make decisions on treatment ...  Read More

In diagnosed alopecia aereata ,is there possibility of hair regrowing ? Only intralesional steroid injection is enough for treatment ?

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Dissions about treatment can be taken after examination of the patient. You may be suffering from alopecia areata. This is an autoimmune condition which happens due to the attack of lymphocytes on the ...  Read More

-Is it safe to take Steroid injection in Alopecia Areta? -Is there any side effect associated? -Are there any chances if this can be automatically cured by time? -The cost of Steroid injection?

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Yes it is standard treatment. I administer to most pateints. You can meet me at my clinic for proper details and treatment ...  Read More

Am 36 weeks pregnant can i have normal delivery on my expected date or before that date , after taking betenesol injection in 2 times??is it safe to wait still the expected delivery date?

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It depends on why you were given injection betnasol. If you have any risk factor like high BP or uncontrolled sugars then you may need early delivery . If there are no risk factors and ...  Read More

Does steriod injection for alopecia areata reduce allover immunity of our body or its only for affected hair area.

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ...  Read More

I had alopecia. My doc push me Kenacort 40 injection. After thar baldness increased and structure has been changed. Its paining also while touching. Another doc told me its looking like morphea. And i will never get hair on this spot and this ups n down structure is not going to be okay. Can anyone suggest anything??

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Will need clear pictures More history and evaluation required ...  Read More

I'm using steroid based topical cream since last 1 year unknowingly but now I want stop using it but I'm afraid of rebound pigmentation

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you need to gradually taper it under supervision of dermatologist ...  Read More

I have patches on scalp. Dr diagnosed it alopecia, just wanted to know that Kenacort injection resolved my problem and do I need to do some test before taking this injection. 2) how long I have to taken this injection 3) as it is autoimmune disease so how can I prevent this. I'm worried about my condition, please help me.

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1. Some tests can be done to look for associated diseases 2. Depends on the response to treatment (3 to 6 sessions) 3. It usually happens without any identifiable trigger. It has to be treated and con ...  Read More

Please let me know how to cure the alopecia on my beard. I also want to know the cause of alopecia..

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Hi..cause of alopecia requires your medical history.. Connect for evaluation and treatment for your condition..it is treatable.. ...  Read More

I am losing my beard and moustache hair. I think I am having alopecia Areata problem. I consulted a doctor and had a medicine and injection in the patches area but nothing improved. What should I do ?

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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 ...  Read More

I have been suffering from the Alopecia areata since 12 years and I get bald patches every time I stop taking injection or use minoxidil. I have bald patches and it breaks my confidence

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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 ...  Read More

I have alopecia areata and certain parts of my scalp and hair hurt, is it's normal? Or do I need to do something? I am tried steroid injections first but now I'm taking homeopathy meds.

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Means disease may be still active, it is called trichidynia ...  Read More

I am 27 weeks pregnant with twins and my doc has asked me to do fasting and PP sugars from lab for steroid injections as there is a chance of pre-term delivery in twins. I have GDM and monitor sugars anyways daily and it is fully controlled by avoiding sugar. My question is if my fasting (<90) and PP (<140) are normal in test then I can t

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Connect please ...  Read More

I was given a single dexona 2ml injection which I think equals to 8 mg dexamethasone with other Diarrhoea meds such as firaxygyl and lomofen.. I am a pre diabetec .. can that single dexona injection supress my immune system and cause me to get infections? Or a single injection of this much dose doesn't interfere with cortisol? Please answer thanks

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Good evening A single dose of injection won’t do any harm ...  Read More

I had tricorte injection shots on by beard area to cure alopecia . Hair came but color of skin is changed. I have attached pic. Please help me

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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 ...  Read More

Hi I have alopecia.. can I get Lasik done.? Will alopecia affect cornea healing? Please guide... . . .

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Hi Yes, you can . LASIK can be done after all the pre-lasik assessment. ...  Read More

I took last dose of Anti rabies vaccination on 22nd April.Nowadays my doctor prescribed me some Intralesional steroid injection for my keloid.Does the ILS Injection reduce the efficiency of Anti rabies vaccination?

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No it doesnt ...  Read More

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Share me some more details about this ...  Read More

Can anyone help me to know how much does it costs for a trigger finger(left ring finger) steroid injection treatment?

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It depends upon who is performing and how qualified he or she is. Any proper rheumatologist will charge around 3000-5000 .it may cost more depending upon the setting ...  Read More

I have 2 alopecia areata spots 1cm each since last 5 months I am on immunotherapy drops for allergies . My dermatologist suggested injection for treatment of alopecia. Can i take injection since i am on immunotherapy drops for dustmite allergies.

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist. ...  Read More

Want to know that how long meta dec injection effects stays in body As I took 3 dosages of meta dec infection in year 2020 Also do hiv test is altered because of meta dec (steriod) injection which I took earlier? does it give falsely negative hiv results because of steriod injection (made me immunosuppressed) ? Do metadec injection suppressed immun

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Long term steroids will suppress immune system. Kindly consult doctor ...  Read More

Sir i want to take steroid for body building Kindly prescribed medication or injection I want to bigshow

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Consult in detail discuss ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata about 3 months back. Currently, I am using a topical steroid - Topsor and taking supplements - Vit D, B12, Biotin, Calcium and Iron. I consulted another doctor, she suggested PRP and meso therapy for AA. Should I consider it? Can I take PRP in Alopecia Areata? I am attaching a photo of my bald pa

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Disclaimer : Please ignore the question if you are here for advertisement. Write an answer only if you have genuine love for spreading medical knowledge among all. What is the use of Steroids like Clobetasol/ Betamethsone in Dermatology ? Should steroid be avoided as first line of treatment for anything ? If yes, then why ?

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ...  Read More

I have taken 2 steroid injections ( tricort 40mg and dexadran 8mg) for urticaria 3 years ago. Will it cause any problems in future.

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ...  Read More

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