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Deflazacort side effect

My son has been on Deflazacort for almost a year now and we have noticed that he is growing an abundance of hair on his body, especially his back. He is not even 4 yet. Is this one of the side effects? TIA!

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Permalink Reply by Karen Barnett on April 2, 2009 at 3:16pm

It's not permanent but there's alway's waxing too. Ouch!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Kelvinsmom - Michelle on April 2, 2009 at 9:54pm

Thanks all. Maybe I will ask the doctors the next time I go. I'm sure they won't have more than you all listed, but, it is worth a shot. Kelvin has dark black hair, the reason his shows up so much already at age 6. By they way, that mitt advertised on TV does work for face, legs, etc., but, again, it would only be temporary. I have it, it is only like $10.00 or so at stores. I'm not sure if Kelvin would let me use it on him. Also, I just hate to get started on something like that. If kids continue to tease, etc. I will. Michelle

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Permalink Reply by Julie Hathaway on May 31, 2009 at 11:13pm

We have also noticed hair growth on Brandon's back and on his pubic area? He is 6 years old and luckily a red head, so the hair is light and not noticable. Julie

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Permalink Reply by Erin on June 14, 2009 at 12:26am

My son just truned 6. I noticed the hair on his back not long after startng deflazacort. He also has growth on the back and sides of his neck, and pubic area. I asked his endocrinologist about it and she said not to worry since it was not pubic hair.

Julie Hathaway said:

We have also noticed hair growth on Brandon's back and on his pubic area? He is 6 years old and luckily a red head, so the hair is light and not noticable. Julie