Q. Can I take steroid injection for a bald patch on the beard?
Hi doctor,
I have a bald patch on the beard for the past three weeks. I am suspecting alopecia. I have uploaded the photo. Please help me.
Hi,
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I have seen your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
Your concern is alopecia areata, which is an autoimmune entity. I suggest you try Tacroz forte (Tacrolimus) twice daily on the patch. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take medicine with their consent.
Thank you doctor,
Do I need to take steroid injection? Or is Tacroz forte enough?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I suggest you start Tacroz forte during bedtime and Momate (Mometasone) 0.1 % in the morning for 30 days. It is a mid-potent steroid cream. If there is no visible hair growth within a month, then you can plan for an intralesional steroid injection.
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