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. Vedprakash Verma MBBS , General Physician

Kenacort is a brand name for triamcinolone. It is a corticosteroid which is available in the form of topical preparations, injections, oral paste, and a nasal inhalation. It is used for the management of dryness, scaling, inflammation, and crusting of the skin caused by conditions like psoriasis (dry scaly patches on the body) and eczema (dry, itchy, red, and scaly rashes). It is also used for managing inflammatory conditions like certain types of arthritis, allergic reactions, gout, and skin diseases, mouth sores, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Kenacort may cause changes in skin color. It may cause hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation because of its high density and its tendency to aggregate. Therefore, it should also be used under a doctor's supervision. 

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

High potency Kenacort oral dosage forms are used for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis (presence of round or oval painful ulcers on the oral mucosal membrane). It is also used for the treatment of gingival (related to gum inflammation) disorders like oral lichen planus (painful patches inside the mouth) and desquamative gingivitis (erythematous, blistering, and eroding gingival tissue). Kenacort dental paste is used for the management of non-herpetic oral inflammatory and ulcerative lesions.

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Kenacort is available in multiple dosage forms like topical cream, ointment, lotion, injectibles, nasal inhalation aerosol, and oral paste. You should take it exactly as per the recommendations of your doctor. Do not use it for the ailments not prescribed by your doctor.