Topical 15% Lactic Acid Solution Versus Topical Betamethasone Valerate Lotion in Treatment of Multiple Patchy Alopecia Areata

    January 2024 in “ Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal ”
    Ramy Taher Mohamed Aboelghait, Amr Mohamed Zaki, Emad Mahmoud El Rewiny
    Studysummary This study concluded that topical betamethasone valerate lotion is more effective than 15% lactic acid solution for managing multiple patchy alopecia areata over a 12-week period in a sample of 50 patients.
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