Evaluation of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Alone Versus Its Combination With Betamethasone Valerate in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Clinical and Dermoscopic Study

    September 2022 in “ Archives of dermatological research ”
    Dalia Abdel Halim, Mariam Nayer, Solwan I El-Samanoudy … Nanis Ragab
    Studysummary In this study, fractional CO2 laser treatment for alopecia areata was found to significantly increase terminal hair and patient satisfaction compared to betamethasone valerate cream alone, highlighting its efficacy and safety both as a standalone and combined treatment.
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