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Betacap lotion for chronic scalp dermatitis gives me severe fatigue and side effects, any alternatives? especially natural products if any

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Side Effects: There are a number of other prescription cortisones you can try: kenalog (triamcinolone) spray, clobex spray, clobetasol solution, synalar lotion and others. The above are all prescription.

Answered 2/26/2014

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