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It has been 3 weeks since i visited my derm for alopecia.. i was given steriod injection on the bald spot but to date i'm not seeing any new hairs peeking. how long does it normally take to see now hairs peeking ?
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This will depend on the problem being treated. There are several causes of alopecia. The dose used & the response of this area of your scalp to steroids is not possible to predict in an individual. Discuss with your Derms. Tney will know what to expect is folks likey you. Go to Drugs.com & look for drug interactions of other meds you are taking to see if they counteract with each o
Answered 10/25/2021
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