Successful Treatment of Multiple Alopecia Areata With Contact Immunotherapy: Supportive Usage of Oral Antihistamine and Topical Corticosteroid

    December 2017 in “ Dermatology - Open Journal ”
    Maya Kaga, Shigaku Ikeda
    Studysummary This case study reports successful regression of alopecia areata in a female patient through DPCP immunotherapy supported by oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroids, suggesting indirect antihistamine effects on allergic inflammation may contribute to improvement.
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