Intralesional Vitamin D3 Versus Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in Patchy Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Clinical and Dermoscopic Study

    Maha H. Ragaie, Shimaa E. Mohammed, Shimaa S. Shehata
    TLDR Intralesional vitamin D3 is an effective and safe treatment for patchy alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
    The study compares the efficacy of intralesional vitamin D3 versus intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in treating patchy alopecia areata. It involved a clinical and dermoscopic evaluation to determine which treatment is more effective. The results indicated that both treatments were effective, but the study provides insights into their comparative benefits and potential side effects. The findings suggest that intralesional vitamin D3 could be a viable alternative to triamcinolone acetonide, offering a different mechanism of action for managing alopecia areata.
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