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June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, researchers found that triamcinolone acetonide provided earlier visual improvement in alopecia areata treatment, but by 12 weeks, both triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone 1.75 mg/ml showed similar effectiveness compared to lower-dose betamethasone and placebo.
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October 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that intralesional pentoxifylline injections were effective for localized alopecia areata, with the best results observed when combined with triamcinolone acetonide.
August 2026 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that combining microneedling with topical vitamin D3 improved hair regrowth and decreased alopecia severity more effectively than microneedling alone in patients with localized alopecia areata, with sustained efficacy across different ages, sexes, and disease durations, and only mild transient adverse effects.
This comparative clinical study found no statistically significant difference in the remission and recurrence rates between intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and methotrexate for treating localized alopecia areata, suggesting similar efficacy between the two treatments.
November 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses lichenoid keratosis as a potential cause of localized alopecia areata but reports no new clinical findings.