A Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Intralesional Triamcinolone Injections in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as Monotherapy or Concomitant Therapy

    Maria-Angeliki Gkini, Rumaisa Riaz, Victoria Jolliffe
    Studysummary In this study, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections were associated with halting the progression of frontal fibrosing alopecia in female patients and showed minimal adverse effects, but the efficacy as sole therapy remains unclear pending further trials.
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