Alopecia treatement left its mark

[MWR125]

I recently recieved Kenalog Injections to treat Alopecia Barbae. I am noticing some hair regrowth, but more than that I am noticing some small dents or dimples in my face from the injections. I was wondering if they are permanent or will they go away in time?

[jagesh50]

These areas of atrophy will go off after sometime.

[MWR125]

Thank you. Do you have any idea how long it will take? I have another alopecia spot forming and was considering the injections to fix it, but don't want to add more damage to my face.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
What you seem to be having is due to atrophy of the skin or muscle due to kenalog injection.It should gradually improve on its own in a few weeks but sometimes it may take even an year to fill.If the dents remain then collagen filling from a cosmetologist may be needed.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[jagesh50]

You are now in a damage control zone,and further injections may be avoided.Your dermatologist perhaps may give to you Tacrolimus creme

[MWR125]

Thanks to the both of you for your help. I have dermatologit appointment the 20th and I will update you all on what he says. Again, thank you so much!
                                                                          Michael

[MWR125]

Well the appoinment was disappointing. He prescibed me Protopic ointment o.l.s. I am kind of doubtful of this cream. The small dents are going away though and as far as I can tell the hair is still growing back.That is in the area where I got the injections. The new spot looks about the same. I am tired of battling this condition, but I guess I have no other choice. What would you guys recommend?

[Crystal26Lake]

I have a question.I have alopecia and I have had it since I was a child.I have had steroid injections but I am not sure what they are called.I was wondering if Kenalog was a steroid.I actually dont know that much about my condition and I was wondering if you knew of any other treatments that have worked for you. My doctors only give me steroid creams(triamcinolone acetonide )it works ok I guess. I am looking for a new treatment to suggest to my dermatologist because,unfortunately) they dont really do much if I dont ask ,do u know of any???