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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.

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research A systematic review of pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata

50 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This systematic review of pulse corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata found relatively low complete response rates, but responders experienced low relapse rates, indicating potential benefits for patients with favorable prognostic factors.

research Steroid topical therapy and pulse dosing therapy for multifocal alopecia areata

January 2003 in “Journal of Practical Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery”

This study found that intralesional Diprospan injections and high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone may be effective for treating longstanding multifocal alopecia areata, with variable hair regrowth observed among patients.

research Early Intervention with High-Dose Steroid Pulse Therapy Prolongs Disease-Free Interval of Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study

19 citations , January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology”

In this study, oral steroid pulse therapy was found to be as effective and well-tolerated as intravenous pulse therapy in treating severe alopecia areata, especially when started within one year of disease onset.

research High-dose steroid pulse therapy for the treatment of severe alopecia areata.

21 citations , March 2002 in “PubMed”

This study found that monthly high-dose steroid pulse therapy for approximately six months was effective and well-tolerated in Taiwanese patients with severe multifocal alopecia areata.

research [A case of "syndrome of progressive muscle spasm, alopecia, and diarrhea (Satoyoshi)" treated with steroid pulse therapy].

16 citations , June 1992 in “PubMed”

In this case report, high-dose intravenous methylprednisone followed by oral prednisolone improved painful muscle cramps in a young man unresponsive to other treatments, suggesting an autoimmune mechanism may be involved.

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