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Intralesional pentoxifylline injection in localized alopecia areata
J Cosmet Dermatol. • 2018
Publication Information
Authors
Abdel‐Aziz Ibrahim El‐Taweel, Essam Mohamed Akl
Keywords
alopecia areata; pentoxifylline; triamcinolone acetonide
Journal
J Cosmet Dermatol.
Publisher
Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Volume
2018
Issue
2018
Pages
Not Available
publication.type
International
Paper Link
Open Link
Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common non-scarring autoimmune disease that affects hair-bearing areas. A variety of therapeutic options has been used for treating this disease such as corticosteroids, minoxidil, methotrexate, cyclosporine, and azathioprine. Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (TRA) injection is considered the first-line treatment in localized alopecia areata involving
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common non-scarring autoimmune disease that affects hair-bearing areas. A variety of therapeutic options has been used for treating this disease such as corticosteroids, minoxidil, methotrexate, cyclosporine, and azathioprine. Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (TRA) injection is considered the first-line treatment in localized alopecia areata involving