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June 1959 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” In this study, treatment of alopecia areata, totalis, and universalis with methyl prednisolone and ACTH injections resulted in complete regrowth in 62% of male and 58% of female patients.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that methylprednisolone can block IgG-induced keratinocyte detachment in an animal model of pemphigus vulgaris, potentially by increasing the synthesis and modifying adhesion molecules.
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May 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” In this study, methylprednisolone pulse therapy was found to be effective for severe alopecia areata patients, especially those with a short disease duration or plurifocal type.
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May 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a 5-year-old girl with childhood discoid lupus erythematosus, where treatment led to reversal of scarring alopecia and hair regrowth.
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This study found that methylprednisolone pulse therapy may be an effective treatment option for patients with severe multifocal alopecia areata, particularly those experiencing their first episode.