Steroid Injections for Alopecia Areata can cause Cushing's Syndrome or "moon face"?

December 16, 2016
Asked By:Ricardo54414 in Brazil, IN

In the treatment of alopecia Areata we all know the injections should be done six weeks apart from each other. So how many sessions are recommended?? More than three are more risky??

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