Dents on scalp from steroid shots.

[LARUNNER]

I had a episode of hair loss and thinning; had a steroid shot on my scalp..now i feel little dents where the Dr. injected me  how do i reverse dents?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Overlying hair loss is noted after steroid injections are given. You should continue using Rogaine as prescribed. Other than that, you need to pay attention to your diet. Your hair needs vitamins and minerals to grow that it can only get from the bloodstream. So if you want to speed up your hair growth and thickness you should limit the intake of fat and salts. Selenium, zinc and magnesium are some of the minerals that your hair needs and also amino acids and vitamin E will help in growing hairs. You can regularly massage scalp with oil, use protein conditioner to avoid loss and help growing, prevent exposure in hot sun etc.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[LARUNNER]

   Thank you so much for your response, I also have slight hair loss only where the injections happened . I am currently using Rogaine and have noticed slight hair in those areas that were injected growing. Does hair fully come back in time where areas were treated? I AM GLAD I ONLY HAD 1 SERIES OF SHOTS!! I was aware of side effects, so was cautious.  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
What you are having is collagen loss due to a side effect of the steroid shots. These indentations which have formed after steroid injections can take upto 6 months to heal and fill in when collages in formed but sometimes it may take longer or less depending on the depth of the indentations and the response of the skin. If they persist then you can get collagen filling and laser resurfacing done.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.