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Is It Possible To Lose Weight And Regain Shape After Steroid Treatment?
hi i am priyam suffering from alopecia areata since 6 years .doctors have prescribed me with benesol forte,minxidil and betnamethasone propianate.i have gained a lot of weight and there is sweling on my face.will i be able to gain back my normal shape and size of my body as well as my face once i stop taking this steroidal treatment.Answer as soon as possible.
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Hi,
Yes, once you discontinue the steroid treatment the weight gain side effect of the treatment will reverse. You may need consider a weight loss diet for a while and some exercise but the long term prospects for a return to your original figure would be good.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
Yes, once you discontinue the steroid treatment the weight gain side effect of the treatment will reverse. You may need consider a weight loss diet for a while and some exercise but the long term prospects for a return to your original figure would be good.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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