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In my opinion, clobetasol works well for Alopecia areata, scarring Alopecia, and traction Alopecia. It is not the treatment of choice for androgenic Alopecia. As you did not state your diagnosis, I believe it's important to recognize that clobetasol does not work for all alopecias. A anti-inflammatory like clobetasol is helpful when there is a degree of inflammation in the scalp. Because of the potential of side effects, limiting usage is necessary.
Topical corticosteroids are useful to treat alopecia areata (an autoimmune form of hair loss where you get circles of bald spots). You should not be using this without monitoring. If you were given a prescription for it, you should be checking in with your dermatologist by the end of two months at the longest.
Clobetasol can be used for a few months provided a) you are under care of a specialist who can follow you and b) you do take breaks every now and then (ie clobetasol-free periods) and c) you to not exceed the doses your physician has recommended.A variety of protocols are used and all generally include periods of time off clobetasol. When used properly though clobetasol can be very helpful in alopecia areata.
When you are treated with alopecia areata, your dermatologist builds a Master Plan for you which may include this steroidal cream. Long term use may cause absorption of the steroid which is never good.
Finasterid works to slow, stop or reverse the hair loss in genetic male pattern balding. Many people will not see the slowing down process but the drug peaks in about 1-2 years after starting it
Telogen effluvium can sometimes cause itching but so can 10-15 other things. It’s difficult to say without seeing your scalp and knowing more. If things don’t improve, see an expert to make sure you have the correct diagnosis and plan.
I would recommend looking into alternative options. There are several known problems that exist when using Finasteride as a hair loss medication, lets take a look at each one: Finasteride only works for a short period of time. It works for just a few hours a day (its half-life is 6 hou...