Efficacy and Safety of Topical Corticosteroid Treatment Under Occlusion for Severe Alopecia Areata in Children: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis

    Young‐Yoon Lee, Han Hyuk Lim, Sang Wook Son, Jin Su, Jung‐Hye Shin, Dongkyun Hong, Kyung Eun Jung, Young‐Joon Seo, Tae Kwan Lee, Yoo‐Mi Kim, Young Lee
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    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Hydrocortisone →

    a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects

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    Studysummary This study suggests that potent topical corticosteroid occlusion may be a safe and effective treatment option for pediatric patients with severe alopecia areata, although further research is needed on its long-term safety and recurrence.
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