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Just stopped prednisone after 11 months on it. losing lots of hair, even getting gray hair at 20 y/o. how long until everything get back to normal?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Prednisone/hair los: Hair thinning while on prednisone and hair loss during taper has been noted.It takes a few months f(2-4) or it to resolve.

Answered 8/10/2015

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A member asked:

Just stopped prednisone after 11 months on it. losing lots of hair, even getting gray hair at 20 y/o. how long until everything get back to normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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