TLDR Cryotherapy may be an effective and simple treatment for mild hair loss with few side effects.
The document discusses the use of cryotherapy as a treatment for alopecia areata (AA), a non-scarring hair loss condition. While not commonly used for alopecias, superficial cryotherapy has been proposed as a first-line treatment for milder forms of AA, particularly in children who are more susceptible to side effects and pain from other treatments. The treatment involves using liquid nitrogen spray or cryomassage with a cotton-tipped dipstick on the affected areas. Studies have shown that more than 60% of patients experienced hair regrowth, with a low rate of relapse. The proposed mechanism behind the effectiveness of cryotherapy is the dilation of vessels around hair follicles, which improves their nutritional status. The document concludes that cryotherapy can be an effective, simple, and convenient treatment with few side effects, and it can be used alone or in combination with other treatments. However, the unpredictable course of AA makes it difficult to accurately evaluate the efficacy of cryotherapy.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research” Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy and betamethasone lotion are equally effective for treating alopecia areata.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” New treatments for alopecia areata may target specific immune cells and pathways involved in hair loss.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is an effective treatment for alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cryotherapy might help regrow hair in Alopecia Areata, but more consistent research is needed.
April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Superficial cryotherapy is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, especially eyebrow hair loss.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” The conclusion is that emotional support and a variety of treatments are important for alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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