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I had optics neuritis & had to take large dosages of cortisone,1gram daily for 3 days &then 80 mg daily for 14 days.my hair became frizzy,is it normal?
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Expected: Cirtisone, or any steroid, has a multitude of side effects on the whole body including skin and hair, deoending on dosage and duration of treatment, would be reversed most of the time. You are on a high dose , as the most important thing here is to save your eyesight, optic neuritis need to managed aggressively , good luck and wish you wellness
Answered 5/6/2019
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