19 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, oral steroid pulse therapy was found to be as effective and well-tolerated as intravenous pulse therapy in treating severe alopecia areata, especially when started within one year of disease onset.
14 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reports that combination therapy with oral steroids, anthralin, and minoxidil yielded effective cosmetic responses in 80% of patients with treatment-resistant extensive alopecia areata.
131 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews cyclosporine's mechanism, uses, and dosing in dermatology, but reports no new clinical findings, focusing instead on helping dermatologists integrate it safely into their practice.
244 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses treatment options for alopecia areata and suggests tailored treatment plans, noting the challenges posed by spontaneous remission and limited high-quality clinical trials.
391 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the clinical presentation and histopathologic features of alopecia areata and proposes a hypothesis for its development, but it reports no new clinical results.
64 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that acute diffuse and total alopecia, a subtype of alopecia areata, typically resolves rapidly and spontaneously within about six months, even without treatment, suggesting a favorable prognosis.
30 citations
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July 2007 in “PubMed” This study found that oral mini-pulse therapy with betamethasone was safe and effective for treating extensive alopecia areata in a majority of patients.
151 citations
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review explores the causes and mechanisms of alopecia areata and discusses current treatments, reporting no new clinical findings.
97 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatology” This study found that intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide or pulse therapy effectively treats alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but further strategies are needed to reduce relapse rates.
141 citations
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February 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, oral prednisolone pulse therapy led to significant hair regrowth in some patients with extensive alopecia areata, whereas no improvement was seen in the placebo group.
65 citations
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September 1999 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, complete to excellent hair regrowth was observed in 63.3% of patients with extensive alopecia areata treated with biweekly dexamethasone pulses, although mild side effects were frequent.
117 citations
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February 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that monthly oral prednisolone pulses of 300 mg were effective and safe for treating widespread alopecia areata, with 58.3% of patients achieving cosmetically acceptable hair growth.
