Eyebrow Regrowth in Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Treated with Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide

October 2010 in “ British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement ”

Jeff Donovan, Aman Samrao, Beth S. Ruben, Vera H. Price

TLDR Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide helps regrow eyebrows in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.

The study investigated the effectiveness of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in promoting eyebrow regrowth in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). The treatment showed promising results, with a significant number of patients experiencing noticeable regrowth of their eyebrows. This finding suggested that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide could be a viable therapeutic option for managing eyebrow loss in FFA patients. The study provided a potential new avenue for treatment, contributing valuable insights into the management of this challenging condition.

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