Therapeutic Evaluvation of Patients with Alopecia Areata.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Alopecia Areata (AA) is a non – scarring inflammatory hair loss disease that can affect men, women and children. Though multiple modality of treatment are available, topical therapy is preferable in view of fewer side effects, Hence this study was carried out to see the responses of two topicalmodalities of therapy. Materials And Methods:- Patients presenting with AA, to our dermatology department during the month of june 2016 were recruited.The two topical modalities were tried and results were analysed at the end of 3 month study period. (July, August, September) 2016. Results And Conclusion:- Acceptable regrowth of hair was seen in equal number of patients treated with Betasalic ointment and 5% minoxidil. The two modalities may be considered in the therapy of alopecia areata as the adverse effect was noticed was transient.
Authors and Affiliations
Lakshmi Radhakrishnan, Karunakaranmaduravasagam . , Karpagam Baliah, Jayasri Jambulingam
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