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A member asked:

Does clobetosol propionate and salicylic acid ointment useful for hair regrowth when used on the scalp?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It depends!: We don't have enough info to answer. Why did the hair fall out in the first place? Infection? Inflammation? Hormonal imbalance? Gradual or sudden hair loss? Ask the question again and be specific but brief! (There's a 150 character limit to questions on this forum.)

Answered 6/18/2015

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