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March 1996 in “PubMed” In this study, an 8-year-old girl with alopecia totalis experienced complete hair regrowth on the OMP regime after incomplete results with a previous treatment of oral betamethasone.
December 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports” This report describes a case of pilonidal omphalitis in a 15-year-old boy, highlighting the importance of considering this condition when young adolescents with significant hair growth present with umbilical discharge, and concludes that a thorough treatment is necessary to prevent extended disease progression.
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that an adjusted dosing regimen of oral betamethasone led to complete hair regrowth in an 8-year-old with alopecia totalis, without observed side effects.
November 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reviewed a corticosteroid treatment regimen for a 52-year-old woman with extensive alopecia areata, showing significant hair regrowth and sustained remission over 12 months, suggesting oral mini-pulse therapy as a viable alternative for those ineligible for JAK inhibitors.
April 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This retrospective study evaluated the use of tofacitinib as an induction therapy for severe alopecia areata and found it promising and comparable to the standard oral mini-pulse treatment, though pulse steroids may be considered if tofacitinib response is inadequate.