Efficacy of Intralesional Corticosteroid Injections for Scalp Vitiligo: An Effective Therapeutic Option

    August 2023 in “ The Journal of Dermatology ”
    Tianjing Wang, Peizhen Zhao, Xiaowei Shi … Guangpu Luo
    Studysummary This retrospective study found that intralesional betamethasone injections led to significant repigmentation in scalp vitiligo patients without leukotrichia, suggesting it as an effective treatment option.
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    1. Efficacy of Different Concentrations of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2019
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    3. Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata: Apples and Oranges? Experimental Dermatology · 2013

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