Does liquid Clobetasol solution for LPP cause indentations in scalp or is that only caused from Kenalog injection treatments?

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I have many indentations on my scalp after years of steroid treatments (Kenalog injections as well as topicals including Betaderm, Lyderm and Clobetasol) for LPP. Are the indentations a result solely of the injections or are the topicals (in particular the Clobetasol) also causing or contributing to the development of these indentations? Thanks so much!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. Both may be causing some indentations and/or atrophy. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You would want to speak to your dermatologist as a number of factors are relevant here. However, generally identations are more likely from steroid injections. Clobetasol can cause atrophy too but it is more diffuse in nature rather than localized (as in indentations). Rarely the disease too can contribute.

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