Kenalog Oportunity, Hair Growth, Dermatologist, Syringe, Statistics

Posted over a year ago

I am freaking out reading all of this. My dermatologist just injected my scalp about 20 times with Kenalog for female pattern balding to stimulate hair growth. She says that it is diluted. What makes me upset is that she just told me that this is our plan ... more »

I am freaking out reading all of this. My dermatologist just injected my scalp about 20 times with Kenalog for female pattern balding to stimulate hair growth. She says that it is diluted. What makes me upset is that she just told me that this is our plan and we get good results with this and she just walked up to me with a syringe and needle. I stopped her long enough to ask how much it hurts and she just started injecting. After I was home I was angry at myself that I did not stop her and ask more questions but I really felt that she did not want to take any time with me. She did not inform me of any side affects or statistics. She did not even tell me the cost. I was not given the opportunity to make an informed decision. I did not even know what it was called until she was done. This does not seem ethical to me. I feel like a victim. Now I have to wait and worry what is going to happen to me in the next few months. Has anyone been given injections into their scalp? Please let me know.

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Propsguy - no, why would she inform you of the cost? she figures your insurance will pay for it. no one really knows what their medical care costs these days. if we knew, we might demand more service for our dollar

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Ll74qm - I ,a Black American woman that use to use perms and texturerizers was a victim of baldness about 4years ago and I went to my MD and she recommended Kenalog topical spray on the areas (three times daily). I had circular baldness so I shaved all my hair off and started over again, I now have locks which are mid way of my back. My doctor told me to let go of what was stressing me, because I could not change the situation. I was so stressed that I was losing hair in different areas. I do not have those large circular areas anymore and I don't use it regulary anymore.I do my own coloring and that it the only chemical that I use.

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Ascanlon32 - Same thing happened to me last night. I went in and an assistant just started poking me with a needle 20x. I'd like to know how you are doing and if it is really working as I have 3 more sessions to go, next one is next month..

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Cyhadd - I went back after for my 6 weeks and I confronted my doctor about my concerns and her approach. She answered my questions and told me that they have had good results with this and that I should not worry. It is a very diluted dose. I can't tell if I am seeing results. Some days it seems full and lately it appears thin and "see through" again. I am also using women's rogain twice daily and a medicated scalp shampoo every other day which is every time I wash my hair. I was shocked to learn that this regimen of Rogain 2x/day, scalp oil treatment 2x/week, medicated shampoo every wash and injections every 6 weeks needs to go on for a year. So I am willing to stick it out and see. It is such a big pain to me though. I would much rather save up $5000 and get Bosley done. It is permanent and your own hair.

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Dreynolds - I have been getting the Kenelog injections in my scalp for alopecia areata for about a year and a half. About very 6 weeks I will get anywhere from 10 to 30 shots in my scalp. Usually by the late afternoon, appt. was at 9:00 am, I feel really tired, headache, disconnected, jittery, unable to focus. For the next 2 to 3 weeks I have hot flashes, night sweats, upset stomache, severe headache, major depression, sucidial thoughts. Every time I go back there is a new spot and that calls for more shots. I also use a liquid twice a day. Regrowing hair is wonderful but the side effects are a major down. I have read up on the alopecia and, if I understand it, I will always have to keep checking for new spots. I am a 42 year old female.

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