Intralesional Vitamin D3 in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

    February 2022 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Amira Fathy Rashad, Emadeldin Elgamal, Ibrahim Fouda
    Studysummary In this randomized controlled trial, intralesional vitamin D3 injections significantly improved localized alopecia areata symptoms compared to a saline placebo, with minimal and transient side effects, suggesting vitamin D3 as an effective treatment option without needing prior serum vitamin D level measurement.
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