Intramuscular Triamcinolone Acetonide: An Undervalued Option for Refractory Alopecia Areata

    July 2016 in “ Journal of dermatology ”
    Jeong Taeg Seo, Young In Lee, Sang Min Hwang … Doyoung Kim
    Studysummary This study found that intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide may be an effective and safe treatment option for managing refractory alopecia areata, showing a 63% response rate in patients and hair regrowth negatively correlated with initial scalp involvement.
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