Step-Down Approach to Concentration of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treatment of Scalp Patchy Alopecia Areata: Insights from an Open-Label Randomized Trial

    November 2025 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”
    Bharti R. Bansal, Shivani Bansal, Sushama Sushama, Kavita Poonia
    Studysummary Using a higher concentration of triamcinolone acetonide leads to faster hair regrowth in scalp patchy alopecia areata.
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