Unresponsive Alopecia Areata Treated Successfully with Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy: A Study of Five Patients
July 2021
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MVP journal of medical science
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New to Alopecia Areata? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This study investigated Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy for alopecia areata unresponsive to standard treatments and found that three out of five patients exhibited excellent hair regrowth, with manageable adverse effects like pain and erythema, suggesting potential as an alternative treatment.
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The study investigated the effectiveness of Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy (LNC) in treating five patients with Alopecia Areata (AA) unresponsive to conventional treatments. Patients received 3-5 LNC sessions at 2-week intervals, with each session involving dual freeze-thaw cycles of 15 seconds. Results showed that three patients had an excellent response, one had a satisfactory response, and one had a fair response. Adverse effects were minor and transient, including pain, erythema, and dyspigmentation. The study concluded that LNC is a cost-effective and accessible treatment option for unresponsive AA with manageable side effects.
