Evaluation of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide and Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Patients With Mild Patch-Type Alopecia Areata

    August 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Ramazan Ülker, İlknur Yorğun Özdemir, Hatice Uce Özkol
    Studysummary This study found that platelet-rich plasma showed similar efficacy to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for treating mild patch-type alopecia areata, offering a potential alternative with fewer steroid-related side effects.
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