Benefit of Different Concentrations of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in Alopecia Areata: An Intrasubject Pilot Study

July 2015 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Thomas Chu, Mohammed I. AlJasser, Aymen Alharbi, Othman Abahussein, Kevin J. McElwee, Jerry Shapiro

triamcinolone acetonide alopecia areata intralesional injections hair growth hair density hair caliber skin atrophy scalp alopecia Kenalog

TLDR Using 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide is effective for hair growth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.

The study investigated the effects of different concentrations of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide on alopecia areata. It was a pilot study conducted on a small group of participants, focusing on the efficacy and safety of varying doses. The results indicated that higher concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide were more effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients. However, the study also noted an increase in side effects with higher doses, suggesting a need for careful consideration of the concentration used in treatment. The findings provided preliminary insights but highlighted the necessity for larger studies to confirm the results and optimize treatment protocols.

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