Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Minoxidil Solution Alone and in Combination with 0.05% Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    January 2010 in “ Annals of King Edward Medical University ”
    Shahbaz Aman, Muhammad Nadeem
    TLDR The combination of minoxidil and betamethasone is more effective for hair regrowth than minoxidil alone.
    The study compared the efficacy and safety of topical 5% minoxidil solution alone versus in combination with 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate cream for treating alopecia areata in 50 patients. Results indicated that the combination therapy was more effective, with 44% of patients experiencing excellent hair regrowth compared to 12% with minoxidil alone. Both treatments were well-tolerated, but the combination therapy showed superior results in hair regrowth at both 12 and 24 weeks. Overall, the combination of minoxidil and betamethasone was more effective than minoxidil alone.
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