Treatment of Alopecia Areata With Steroid Solution

    December 1972 in “ Archives of dermatology ”
    James J. Leyden
    Studysummary This report examines efforts to enhance the efficacy of topical steroids for alopecia areata using penetration-enhancing vehicles and exceptionally high concentrations, noting systemic steroids often lead to relapses and toxicity.
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    Research cited in this study 2

    1. Alopecia Totalis: Significant Hair Regrowth with Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream Archives of dermatology · 1963
    2. Local Injection of Steroids and Hair Regrowth in Alopecias Archives of Dermatology · 1960

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