Systemic Steroids With or Without 2% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    November 1992 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”
    Elise A. Olsen
    Studysummary This study found that a 6-week taper of prednisone led to more than 25% hair regrowth in 30% to 47% of alopecia areata patients, and applying 2% topical minoxidil helped maintain this growth.
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