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Can misusing of steroid creams on scalp for psoriasis cause permanent hair loss? i sometimes misuse them slightly (but the creams are always prescribed by doctors)?

Q: can misusing of steroid creams on scalp for psoriasis cause permanent hair loss? i sometimes misuse them slightly (but the creams are always prescribed by doctors)?

: Misuse of "steroid creams" for treatment of psoriasis, prescribed by a physician will not cause permanent hair loss. Using any prescriptive medication is not a reason to apply same for purposes other than as prescribed.

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Misuse of "steroid creams" for treatment of psoriasis, prescribed by a physician will not cause permanent hair loss. Using any prescriptive medication is not a reason to apply same for purposes other than as prescribed.

Answered 9/15/2021

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A member asked:

Can misusing of steroid creams on scalp for psoriasis cause permanent hair loss? i sometimes misuse them slightly (but the creams are always prescribed by doctors)?

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