14 citations,
January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
11 citations,
March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Betamethasone can effectively treat alopecia areata.
10 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Weekly azathioprine pulse is a better alternative to corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata due to fewer side effects.
5 citations,
January 2009 Betamethasone is more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata.
5 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” The combined treatment effectively managed severe skin issues in Olmsted syndrome.
3 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Triamcinolone acetonide is slightly more effective than betamethasone for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata.
3 citations,
September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Microneedling with betamethasone led to almost complete hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The combination of vitamin D analogues with potent steroids is a favorable treatment for alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
October 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Topical methotrexate is more effective and as safe as betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
November 2016 in “Faridpur Medical College Journal” Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed good or fair results in treating lichen planus.
Betamethasone is more effective long-term for alopecia areata than hydroxychloroquine.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
January 2008 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Betamethasone activates and increases the growth of certain skin cells from hair follicles.
September 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” The combination treatment showed some improvement but wasn't significantly better than using betamethasone valerate alone.
July 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Oral cyclosporine works better than betamethasone minipulse therapy for treating Alopecia Areata.
January 2010 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” The combination of minoxidil and betamethasone is more effective for hair regrowth than minoxidil alone.
April 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata, similar to oral betamethasone.
15 citations,
February 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Betamethasone dipropionate reduced skin thickness, fish oil increased it, and combined treatment had no significant effect.
2 citations,
October 1990 in “PubMed” Severe alopecia areata involves higher levels of certain immune cells, which can be normalized with betamethasone.
1 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may be safer.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” Betamethasone injections are more effective than Clobetasol for treating alopecia areata in children.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Pulse corticosteroids help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have side effects, especially betamethasone.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” Minipulse therapy with betamethasone effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” Oral minipulse therapy with betamethasone effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
August 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate is the most effective treatment for mild alopecia areata.
December 2020 in “Aktualʹnì problemi sučasnoï medicini” Combining betamethasone and PRP injections works best for treating alopecia areata.