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Why is my patchy beard hair loss still continuing after four months of using my prescribed treatments, Medrol 16 mg, Candid B lotion, and Morr F 5%?

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Why is my patchy beard hair loss still continuing after four months of using my prescribed treatments, Medrol 16 mg, Candid B lotion, and Morr F 5%?

Asked by Male, 37 · 2 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

2 days ago

Beard hair follicles can be highly sensitive and slow to recover. While Medrol (methylprednisolone), Candid B (clotrimazole/beclomethasone), and Morr F (minoxidil/finasteride) are strong treatments, conditions like alopecia barbae can sometimes be stubborn or require a different approach if there is no improvement. Sometimes, the inflammation takes longer to subside, or a shift in treatment strategy is needed. I recommend consulting your dermatologist to evaluate your progress; they may adjust your dosages or suggest alternative targeted therapies to help stimulate your beard growth safely.

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