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Does the nasal steroid spray nasonex (mometasone) have any impact on scalp psoriasis?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nasal spray: no not at all. hope that helps

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: The effects of Nasonex (mometasone) are mainly limited to the nose and eyes. The majority of the medication is absorbed and acts locally, very little to no systemic absorption. There is no indication that this mediation would have any impact on scalp psoriasis.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 4/15/2015

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