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I was diagnose with alopecia areata. my dermatologist prescribed clobetasol.is topical ic clobetasol .05 okay to treat hair loss in women?
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Any prescription....: ...Medicine should be used only by the person for whom it was prescribed, and for the purpose for which it was prescribed. Not for anything else, and not by anyone else.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Yes it can be used safely under the care of a dermatologist. It is a very strong steroid and could potentially have serious side effects if over used. So its imp to have close follow up with your dermatologist.
Answered 8/4/2019
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