FFA and Diprosalic?

I have recently been diagnosed with FFA and my doctor said he would rather try creams before he prescribes any kind of pills. He has given me diprosalic scalp cream to try for 3 monthes if it will slow down or stop the process. I have got home and googled the medicine and I can't find anything about using this cream with alopecia as it is used for skin conditions like psoriasis. Has anybody heard of this cream being used for frontal fibrosing alopecia?

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Permalink Reply by sallylwess on November 1, 2014 at 10:18am
No, I've not heard of it. I use clobetasol foam. It stops the itching, but it has not stopped the hair loss.
Permalink Reply by MJ on November 1, 2014 at 12:11pm
I use clobetasol solution and elidel and Rogaine as topicals.
Permalink Reply by Flowers_ on November 1, 2014 at 12:12pm
Whilst I have been doing more research it says this cream
Shouldn't be used for more than few week periods, I'm confused why he has suggested this for me? And what to do next?
Permalink Reply by Maddy, California, U.S. on November 1, 2014 at 1:22pm

Hi Flowers,

No, I have never heard of this cream. I also use clobetasol and Rogaine and a hair nutrient that I spray on with the Rogaine. I also get injections around my scalp every 6-8 weeks. I do not take any pills. 

You can go to the CARF website and contact them to ask for a doctor referral in your area that specializes in this type of hair loss. That is how I found my current doctor and I am very happy with her.  http://www.carfintl.org/

I hope that helps.

Maddy

Permalink Reply by sallylwess on November 1, 2014 at 1:40pm

Maddy, are you having any positive results with the Rogaine?  Have you had any side effects?  Also, what is the hair nutrient you use?  Was it prescribed to you by your doctor?

Permalink Reply by sharon on January 2, 2015 at 12:11pm

Hi. Sharon here.  I have FFA too.  My doctor prescribed Fluocinonide topical solution a year ago.  I used it every-other week for probably 6 months.  My condition is still active.  It's a corticosteroid like the cream you take.  Is it helping?  I don't know.  Also take Avodart 0.5 mg.  I've gone to three dermatologist and all three have different takes on what to do.  Seems no one knows for sure.

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