Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Kenacort doesn't cause hair loss. Infact, it is used for the management of Alopecia areata (an auto-immune disorder that causes unpredictable hair loss). 

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

The allergic reaction to Kenacort is rare, however, it might develop. It might cause a rash, itching, swelling of the mouth, throat, lips, and tongue, dizziness and difficulty in breathing. Please speak to your doctor immediately when you develop an allergic reaction.

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Kenacort is used for the treatment of scabies. Scabies is a parasitic infection caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. It is diagnosed by either finding out the mite, its ova or its excreta. This often leads to a lot of itching and a rash. Scabies can be prevented by treating everyone in the house at the same time because scabies may take several weeks to present as a manifestation. It is also important to avoid prolonged skin to skin contact. The laundry should be done in hot water and it should be dried at the hottest temperature setting so that the mite gets killed. Unwashable items should be put in a bag and the bag should be closed tightly. In due course of time, the mites will die a natural death and the bag articles can be used again. It is also critical that the bath and hand towels are not shared with each other. Lastly, it is important to comply with the treatment completely. 

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Kenacort cannot be used for the treatment of cold sores. There is a dearth of good literature on Kenacort's efficacy for cold sores. Cold sores appear as blisters around the mouth. These are usually caused by Herpes simplex virus. These can be managed by using a lemon balm, over-the-counter anti-viral medications, ice, aloe vera, sunscreen, etc. You should follow your doctor's advice completely.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Kenacort can be used for the cystic acne, if prescribed by a doctor. Acne is usually treated by the use of intralesional (injected under the skin surface) injections. Acne can greatly reduce the quality of life of a person. It can be prevented or reduced by washing the face regularly, removing the blackheads, using a sunblock that doesn't clog the pores, keeping the hair clean and dandruff free, drinking lots of water, eating raw, vegan or nutritionally dense diet, minimising the consumption of fizzy drinks and caffeine, keeping stress levels under control, doing some kind of a physical activity and ensuring adequate sleep.