October 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study at Gajra Raja Medical College found that topical methotrexate with tretinoin was more effective but not significantly better than betamethasone with tretinoin for treating alopecia areata over six months, with similar safety profiles between the treatments.
August 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that topical 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate was the most effective treatment for patients with patchy alopecia areata, with less than 25% hair loss, over a 12-week period, compared to other topical treatments.
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October 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, clobetasol propionate foam demonstrated effectiveness and good patient compliance as a safe topical treatment for moderate to severe alopecia areata, with significant hair regrowth compared to placebo.
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July 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that betamethasone valerate foam was more effective and well-tolerated than betamethasone dipropionate lotion in treating mild-to-moderate alopecia areata, with higher hair regrowth rates observed.
September 2023 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” This study found that intralesional vitamin D3 injections significantly improved hair regrowth in adults with patchy alopecia areata, as measured by a 5-point semiquantitative regrowth score and dermoscopic assessment, suggesting it may be an effective and affordable treatment.