Successful Alopecia Universalis Treatment with the Combination of Cyclosporine and Oral Corticosteroid: A Case Report

    July 2022 in “ Bali Medical Journal ”
    I Gusti Nyoman Darmaputra, Putu Shinta Widari Tirka, Putu Ayuni Yayas Ramaswari, Pande Agung Mahariski
    TLDR A combination of cyclosporine and oral corticosteroid successfully regrew hair in a 19-year-old with alopecia universalis.
    A 19-year-old male with alopecia universalis, characterized by complete hair loss and a SALT score of 100%, was treated with a combination of oral methylprednisolone and cyclosporine. Over 51 days, the patient showed significant improvement, with terminal hair growth on the head, eyelashes, and eyebrows, and a SALT score reduction to 40%. Despite experiencing acneiform eruptions, which were managed with topical sulfur lotion, the treatment demonstrated a good therapeutic response, highlighting the potential effectiveness of this combination therapy for alopecia universalis.
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