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My 10-year-old son with premature puberty is taking Cortone tablets. Is this medicine safe for him?
Query: Hello doctor, It is about my son. I noticed his hair loss when he was 10 years old. The endocrinologist, after reviewing the X-ray of his wrist and conducting tests, mentioned that he has premature puberty, which is affecting his bone growth. As a result, he started taking hydrocortisone pills. He... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Hair loss in children can have various causes, and it seems that your son's hair loss is related to premature puberty and a disorder in the pituitary gland. Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid medicatio... Read Full »