Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Steroid Pulse Therapy?

Glossary Steroid Pulse Therapy

involves administering high doses of corticosteroids briefly to reduce severe inflammation

Steroid Pulse Therapy, also known as Pulse Steroid Therapy or High-Dose Steroid Therapy, involves administering high doses of corticosteroids over a short period, typically to manage severe inflammation or autoimmune conditions. This approach aims to quickly reduce symptoms and control disease activity, often followed by a tapering schedule to minimize side effects.

Related Terms

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Comparison of High-Dose Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy and Combination Therapy Using Oral Cyclosporine with Low-Dose Corticosteroid in Severe Alopecia Areata

14 citations , January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology”

This study found that corticosteroid pulse therapy may be more effective than oral cyclosporine with corticosteroid for patients with severe alopecia areata, especially for those with the plurifocal type or a short disease duration.

research Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy in Alopecia Areata

October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

This study found that pulse corticosteroids effectively induce hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with betamethasone showing higher efficacy but more side effects, and treatment success varying depending on age, onset time, and disease type.

research Interest of High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series

39 citations , January 2012 in “Dermatology”

In this study, the combination of pulse intravenous corticosteroids and methotrexate was associated with positive hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients, with half achieving total regrowth.

research Multiple courses of pulse corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata

15 citations , April 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that patients with alopecia areata and less than 50% hair loss showed a good response to pulse therapy with methylprednisolone, while those with more extensive hair loss also improved but required more courses.

research Combined oral pulse and topical corticosteroid therapy for severe alopecia areata in children: a long-term follow-up study

28 citations , July 2015 in “Dermatologic therapy”

This study found that combining topical and oral pulse corticosteroid therapy for severe alopecia areata in children led to long-lasting hair regrowth, especially in AA plurifocalis, with no serious side effects reported.

View more "corticosteroid pulse therapy" in research →