Comparative Study Between Intralesional Injection of Platelet Rich Plasma and Triamcinolone for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    Faheema Afsar Khan, Majid Hussain, Bushra Tayyaba Khan, Saima Afsar, Mairah Shafique, Sami Ul Haq, Nadia Akbar, Adeel Siddique
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    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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    Studysummary This randomized controlled trial found that intralesional injections of triamcinolone were significantly more effective than platelet rich plasma for treating alopecia areata on the scalp, although platelet rich plasma was considered a viable alternative due to its lack of serious side effects.
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