Efficacy of Intralesional Vitamin D3 Injection in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Study

    July 2026 in “ Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery ”
    RAGHIDA GHASSAN KASEM -, Nemat Alsaghir
    Studysummary This study found that intralesional Vitamin D3 injections were comparable in efficacy to intralesional triamcinolone for patchy alopecia areata, with a non-significant trend towards better outcomes and fewer local adverse effects.
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