TLDR Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is an effective treatment for alopecia areata.
The study evaluated liquid nitrogen cryotherapy for alopecia areata in 95 patients aged 16-70, with weekly treatments for 6 weeks and follow-ups at 3 and 6 months. Significant hair regrowth (over 50% reduction in SALT score) was observed in 27.4% of patients. No significant links were found between treatment success and age, gender, or disease duration. The study concluded that liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is a simple, convenient, and effective treatment for alopecia areata.
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June 2017 in “Journal of dermatology” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but no cure exists and responses to treatments vary.
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October 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Superficial cryotherapy is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, with better results when used early and frequently.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research” Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy and betamethasone lotion are equally effective for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is an effective treatment for alopecia areata.
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January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Cryotherapy and steroid injections are similarly effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adding antihistamines to topical corticosteroid and cryotherapy may improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Superficial cryotherapy is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, especially eyebrow hair loss.
