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Topical corticosteroids to treat alopecia areata, which firm is most effective cream or ointment for the scalp?

Q: topical corticosteroids to treat alopecia areata, which firm is most effective cream or ointment for the scalp?

: You can use either Betamethasone dipropionate, augmented, 0.05% ointment or Clobetasol propionate, 0.05% cream or gel. The topical treatment is not as effective as intralesional corticosteroids.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You can use either Betamethasone dipropionate, augmented, 0.05% ointment or Clobetasol propionate, 0.05% cream or gel. The topical treatment is not as effective as intralesional corticosteroids.

Answered 9/20/2021

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