Potent steroid for hair growth.
Dermovate Scalp Application is a strong steroid that can help treat hair loss in people with alopecia areata. It stops inflammation caused by your immune system to prevent hair loss, allowing your hair to regrow.
If you have alopecia areata, talk to us about your health for personalised treatment options. Order Dermovate Scalp Application online with us and have it delivered the next working day.
Dermovate Scalp Application is a topical steroid that’s used off-label to treat alopecia areata. It contains clobetasol propionate, an anti-inflammatory drug that can help reduce swelling of the scalp. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition where your hair follicles are attacked by your immune cells. The reason why is unknown, but it’s thought to be because of a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
The first-line treatment for alopecia areata is usually intralesional (injectable) and topical steroids. They come in different strengths, but you’ll likely start on a lower-strength steroid, like hydrocortisone, and if there are no improvements, a higher strength, like Dermovate, will be prescribed.
When your immune system detects danger, it releases immune cells to fight off that danger. One way they do this is by causing inflammation (swelling). In alopecia areata, your immune cells basically see your hair follicles as a threat, causing them to randomly attack and cause inflammation. As a result, your hair falls out. To stop inflammation, steroids, like Dermovate, have anti-inflammatory properties, which can reduce swelling. This helps your hair regrow and prevents further hair loss.
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Dermovate Scalp Application should only be used on your scalp. When applying, avoid getting it onto your face. If you do, wash it with water. If your hair is wet or you've washed it with shampoo, make sure it’s dry before applying the solution.
To use Dermovate Scalp Application, follow the directions below:
Your clinician will tell you how long you need to use it for. It’s important you don’t use it for longer than prescribed as it could cause side effects. If you want to stop using it, contact your clinician first. They’ll help you reduce your dose gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
If you accidentally apply too much Dermovate or swallow it, contact your doctor for medical advice.
If you forget to apply your dose, apply it as soon as you remember. Unless it’s close to your next dose, in which case skip out the missed dose and carry on as usual.
Dermovate will start to work relatively quickly, but to see noticeable changes it can take several weeks or months. If after this time your treatment is working well, your clinician will reduce your dose once or twice a week for the next couple of months. Your clinician will also check in with you from time to time to see how you're doing and if the treatment is effective.
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Clobetasol Propionate, 0.05%, vs Hydrocortisone, 1%, for Alopecia Areata in Children. JAMA Dermatology, 150(1), p.47.
Alopecia Areata. [Updated 2023 Oct 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-.
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