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Permalink Reply by Dana on August 17, 2011 at 11:54pm

I was also on this treatment but not the laser and the solution caused major pimples too! My doctor stopped the treatment and I am still having problems with pimples after one month! Not sure that helps?..

Permalink Reply by Angie P on August 18, 2011 at 12:13am

Here's some more info on clobetasol --> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000859/

When I was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris/cicatricial alopecia, I was prescribed Olux-E foam (one of the many brand names for clobetasol) to get rid of the inflammation, itching and burning. My understanding from my derm is that the immune response that causes the inflammation/itching/burning is what destroys the hair follicles. It's necessary to get that under control first to prevent further damage. After that was under control, the next step would have been trying to work on regrowth in areas where the follicles weren't destroyed. Since the main thing making my life miserable was the itchy/burning pain, after that was eliminated with the Olux, I declined any further treatment and quit using the Rogaine. That was the best decision for me, but all of us are different.

There are side effects associated with the use of corticosteroids, so you should definitely let your doctor know about the pimples and redness. You want to be sure you're not having an allergic reaction. Or, perhaps an adjustment in form or dosage can be made to your prescription.

Permalink Reply by Nicole on Thursday

I had the same side effects from the clobetasol (the pimples), Its called folliculitis and is common from topical steroids. The clobetasol will help with the burning and itching yes but does actually help the hair grow back as it stops the immune response that is attacking your hair and causing it to fall out.
I used a triclosan wash and mupirocin cream and this helped the pimples resolve. (I had the benefit of being a pharmacist and knowing what was going on so I knew what to ask the Dr for) However the clobetasol didn't work for me so I stopped using it after about a year. I do however have a client that is using it and it has stopped her hair loss which is very encouraging!