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    Glossary Betamethasone

    potent corticosteroid reducing inflammation and immune response

    Betamethasone is a potent corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. It is commonly prescribed for conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata to alleviate symptoms such as itching, redness, and swelling. Betamethasone is available in various forms, including creams, ointments, and injections, and may be referred to as betamethasone valerate or betamethasone dipropionate depending on its specific formulation.

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      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      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 DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

       413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community is there anything that stops hair loss?

       8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing rapid hair loss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hair loss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.

      community My microneedling journey (no min, fin, etc)

      in Microneedling  210 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced positive hair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.