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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Overuse of Clobetsol
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Overuse of Clobetsol
by chris, Aug 16, 2000 12:00AM
Noticing large amounts of hair falling out of scalp. I just heard of this folliculitis thing about 10 min. ago for the first time. Is it possible that overuse of Clobetasol has caused this? I go through a 4 oz. bottle every 5-6 months for severe scoriasis of the scalp. -chris
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 17, 2000 12:00AM
, Aug 17, 2000 12:00AM
Chris:
Clobetasol is a strong steroid, which works great on seborrhea and psoriasis, but it doesn't to my knowledge cause hair loss. (Neither does folliculitis.) I suggest you show a dermatologist your problem, because neither the medication nor the conditions for which it's used seem like obvious explanations for what you say is your problem.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Clobetasol is a strong steroid, which works great on seborrhea and psoriasis, but it doesn't to my knowledge cause hair loss. (Neither does folliculitis.) I suggest you show a dermatologist your problem, because neither the medication nor the conditions for which it's used seem like obvious explanations for what you say is your problem.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by beegeelady, May 02, 2008 06:11PM
A related discussion, scalp folliculitis was started.
