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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
The user asks if finasteride can be used with the topical steroid betamethasone dipropionate to reduce hair loss and scalp inflammation. The discussion revolves around combining these treatments for better results.
A user was prescribed betamethasone dipropionate spray for a receding hairline, which caused skin peeling and depigmentation. They stopped using it and are considering alternatives like BPC-157/TB-500 for healing.
Clascoterone cream can be used on the scalp, but it may not be effective due to its dosage. AR antagonists like clascoterone are generally less effective than 5AR inhibitors for hair loss.