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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing the Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Oral Cyclosporine and Oral Betamethasone Minipulse Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Cyclosporine is more effective than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata, despite mild side effects.
research Efficacy of tofacitinib as an induction agent in severe alopecia areata compared to oral betamethasone weekly pulse
Tofacitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata, similar to oral betamethasone.
research Trichoscopic evaluation in oral tofacitinib and oral betamethasone in the treatment of moderate to severe alopecia areata
Oral betamethasone works faster than oral tofacitinib for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Betamethasone Mini-Pulses in Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata
Oral betamethasone mini-pulses effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
research A randomised, open label comparative study of hydroxychloroquine with betamethasone oral mini pulse in the management of patients with alopecia areata
Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 2.5 months update (Oral Minoxidil & Dutasteride)
The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily and 0.5 mg Dutasteride three times a week, along with betamethasone for scalp inflammation. They experienced minor side effects and are considering microneedling.
community Second shed and more abnormalities
The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.
community Is it okay to simultaneously use Min and Betamethasone?
A user with seborrheic dermatitis uses Ketoconazole 2% and Betamethasone and is considering starting Minoxidil for thinning hair. They are concerned about using Minoxidil and Betamethasone simultaneously.
community a topical that combines MIN, FIN and DUT
A user discusses a topical treatment combining Minoxidil, Betamethasone Valerate, Canrenone, Finasteride, and Dutasteride for hair loss. The treatment is RX-only and provided by a dermatologist.
community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!
A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.