Alopecia areata

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Alopecia areata

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I am having extensive alopecia areata and am under methotrexate 15 mg and betamethasone 1 mg. My sgpt level is 80 but the normal range is 0-40 and my serum cortisol level is 0.15 while the range is 6-20. please suggest if I need to do something. My reports are attached herewith.

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Dr. Niraj Jain

Dermatologist 15 yrs exp Kolkata

Dont stop betamethasone suddenly. It is to be tapered very gradually. Your body is not producing steroids because of supplements from outside. Are you taking steroids from.long time. Please show to MD MEDICINE and dermatologist simultaneously for better diagnosis and treatment.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist 16 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi

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You are having side effects of methotrexate and also the body has stopped producing cortisol due to betamethasone from outside. This needs to be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

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