Comparative Study Between Topical Methotrexate 1% Gel and Minoxidil 5% Gel in the Treatment of Localized Alopecia Areata

    July 2022 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Dalia Mahmoud Toma, Rabie Bedir Atallah, Ramadan Mohamed El-Dahshan
    Studysummary This study reported that both topical methotrexate 1% gel and minoxidil 5% gel were effective in treating localized alopecia areata, with no significant differences in efficacy between the two treatments.
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