Clobetasol Propionate, Cortisone Creams, and Female Hair Loss

I am a 33 year old woman suffering from hair loss. Could clobetasol Propionate and long term use of cortisone creams (30 years) be the cause of my hair loss? Or, could my scalp dermatitis be the cause of my hair loss? My doctor says its most likely hereditary but she barely even examined me and rushed me out the door. No women in my family have ever lost hair and it seems odd that I would be the only one. Any information would be appreciated.

Hair loss is not a common side effect of topical steroids. Dermatitis has several types and could be seen as part of some other skin disorders. You need to see a hair specialist and get your hair mapped for miniaturization to determine the genetic components of the hair loss and see if your have that distribution of hair loss. Your hair loss type and whether it is a female pattern or associated to other medical problems could be determined after direct examination of your hair and evaluation of its miniaturization status.