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I got patches on crown of my scalp, and very small 2 patches on my beard, should one injection of steoriod enough for this?
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Alopecia Areata: The most common treatment is the injection of cortisone into the bare skin patches. The injections are usually given by a dermatologist who uses a tiny needle to give multiple injections into the skin in and around the bare patches. The injections are repeated once a month. Both the needle prick and the slight tingling are usually well tolerated and there is no discomfort. 2-4 months is enough.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not sure: If you have two patches on your beard then just shave the beard and only treat the patch on your scalp.
Answered 5/16/2013
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