Microneedling With Triamcinolone Acetonide Versus Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    February 2023
    Bothina Abd El Naby Ibrahim Ageeba, Amr Mohamed Zaki, Emad Mahmoud El Rewiny
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    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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    Studysummary This study observed that both intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and microneedling with triamcinolone acetonide significantly reduced alopecia areata severity, with no significant difference in effectiveness between the two treatments, suggesting microneedling as an effective and less invasive option.
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