Dermatologist prescribed Olux Versa Foam for Two Year Old

My two year old was just diagnosed with Alopecia areata. The dr. prescribed Olux 5% mouse to use 2x's per day. Before filling the prescription, the pharmacist called me to warn that this medicine should not be used in children under the age of 12. I used it one time. Has anyone used this on the their under the age of 12? I don't know what to do...please help!!

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Permalink Reply by Andrea on February 10, 2009 at 9:22am
My daughter was prescribed the Olux E foam which also says not to use on children under 12. I was very concerned with this as she was only 4 at the time. The pharmacist said the dosage the Dr. had us using was very low compared to what they would prescribe for someone over 12. I talked to her peditrician who said as long as we are careful we would be okay. When I call back the Pediatric dermotologist who prescribed it she told me that she has prescribed it for her own niece who has Alopeica. We used it once a day for 2 weeks, then off for 2 weeks then once a day for 2 weeks again before having to stop using it because her scalp was thinning. We saw a ton of new hair growth...so far it has been the best thing we've used. We saw new hair coming in about a month after we started using it. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
Permalink Reply by Toni on February 12, 2009 at 9:22pm
I did use it on my 3 year old for a short time 3-6 months with no side affects. I would listen to the physician but go back after 3 months so that the physician can make sure it is working safely. You need to contain the AA.
Permalink Reply by Monique (Mom) on May 16, 2009 at 9:24pm
My baby is 13months and my doctor at Johns Hopkins won't give her anything right now. He wants to just use sunlight for now.

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