The Treatment of Alopecia Areata

September 1987 in “ PubMed ”

David A. Whiting

alopecia areata corticosteroids intralesional injection long-acting steroid suspensions minoxidil anthralin contact sensitizers phototherapy immunomodulators inosiplex cyclosporine nitrogen mustard Rogaine

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Alopecia Areata →

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Studysummary This article reviews various treatments for alopecia areata, noting the variable success in hair regrowth and the popularity of corticosteroids, but does not report new clinical results.

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