Diagnostic Criteria for Satoyoshi Syndrome

May 2015 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

azathioprine betamethasone alopecia areata corticosteroid scalp hair loss AA

TLDR Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may be safer.

The document presents findings from a study comparing the effectiveness of weekly azathioprine pulse (WAP) and betamethasone oral mini pulse (BOMP) in treating moderate to severe alopecia areata (AA). Fifty patients were randomized to receive either azathioprine or betamethasone for 4 months, with a follow-up for the next 3 months. Results showed that both treatments were equally effective in promoting significant hair regrowth and reducing scalp hair loss. However, the BOMP group experienced more corticosteroid-induced side effects, suggesting that WAP could be a safer alternative. The study concluded that further research is needed to confirm these results.

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