Alopecia Areata With Triamcinolone Acetonide Treatment

July 2023 in “ Deleted Journal ”

Wizar Putri Mellaratna, Richy Dara Perdana

alopecia areata triamcinolone acetonide intralesional corticosteroids topical corticosteroids minoxidil leukocytosis Rogaine

TLDR Alopecia areata is the most common type of baldness treated with corticosteroids and minoxidil.

The document discusses a case report of a patient with alopecia areata (AA), characterized by sudden local hair loss without skin inflammation or scarring. The patient experienced baldness for the first time 3 months prior, with symptoms including itchy scalp and growth of grey, easily broken hair in bald areas. Dermatological examination revealed well-demarcated bald patches on almost the entire scalp. Investigations showed no fungal infection, non-reactive HIV and VDRL tests, and leukocytosis. The patient was treated with intralesional corticosteroids, topical corticosteroids, and minoxidil according to the AA treatment algorithm.

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