FFECTIVENESS OF LIQUID NITROGEN CRYOTHERAPY FOR ALOPECIA AREATA

August 2024

Naila Rasheed

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TLDR Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.

A study conducted at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, evaluated the effectiveness of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy for alopecia areata in 60 patients. The randomized controlled trial compared cryotherapy to alternative treatments over six sessions. Results showed that the cryotherapy group experienced a 60% increase in hair regrowth, compared to 40% in the alternative treatment group. Dermoscopy confirmed increased follicular activity in the cryotherapy group. The study concluded that liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is a very effective treatment for promoting hair regrowth and healthier follicles in patients with alopecia areata.

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