Randomized Therapeutic Trial for Patients with Alopecia Areata

    January 2010
    G Meera
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    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Studysummary This study found that patients with alopecia areata showed significant improvement with topical minoxidil, intralesional steroids, and cryotherapy compared to placebo, without interfering side effects.
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