Can valisone solution cause hairloss?
Question 10/10/2018

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In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 Valisone (betamethasone) (topical) every alternate day 6 months

💧 Clotrimazole (topical) every alternate day 6 months

the tone is concerned.

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valisone betamethasone scalp dermatitis hair thinning hair loss Valisone

A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

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Related Research

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Efficacy of Betamethasone Valerate Foam Formulation in Comparison with Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion in the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Alopecia Areata: A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Investigator-Blinded Trial

research Efficacy of Betamethasone Valerate Foam Formulation in Comparison with Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion in the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Alopecia Areata: A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Investigator-Blinded Trial

66 citations, July 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Betamethasone valerate foam is more effective and safe for treating mild-to-moderate alopecia areata than betamethasone dipropionate lotion.

research Imipramine-Induced Alopecia Areata-Like Lesions

7 citations, April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Stopping imipramine reduced the woman's hair loss.