A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Various Topical Treatment Modalities for Alopecia Areata

Context: Alopecia Areata (AA) is a common form of non-scarring hair disorder of unclear etiology. The disease may have serious psychological effect. Aims: The objective is to assess the therapeutic effect and side effects of various topical modalities for the treatment of AA. Settings and Design: Op...

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Published in:International journal of trichology 2012-10, Vol.4 (4), p.265-270
Main Authors: Sardesai, Vidyadhar, Prasad, Smita, Agarwal, Trupti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Age
Alopecia
Baldness
Care and treatment
Development and progression
Family medical history
Females
Hair loss
Males
Original
Patients
Salt
Steroids
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Summary:Context: Alopecia Areata (AA) is a common form of non-scarring hair disorder of unclear etiology. The disease may have serious psychological effect. Aims: The objective is to assess the therapeutic effect and side effects of various topical modalities for the treatment of AA. Settings and Design: Open, randomized, comparative study. Materials and Methods: For this study, 30 patients were included of all age groups and both sexes having localized (
ISSN:0974-7753
0974-9241
DOI:10.4103/0974-7753.111223