A Randomized Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost Versus Topical Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion in the Treatment of Localized Alopecia Areata

    January 2021 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology ”
    Sonali Bhat, Sanjeev Handa, Dipankar De
    Studysummary This study found that topical betamethasone dipropionate was more effective than topical latanoprost in reducing the area and promoting hair regrowth in patients with localized alopecia areata, though latanoprost was considered safer.
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