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GlossarySteroid Pulse Therapy

involves administering high doses of corticosteroids briefly to reduce severe inflammation

Steroid Pulse Therapy, also known as Pulse Steroid Therapy or High-Dose Steroid Therapy, involves administering high doses of corticosteroids over a short period, typically to manage severe inflammation or autoimmune conditions. This approach aims to quickly reduce symptoms and control disease activity, often followed by a tapering schedule to minimize side effects.

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research Comparison of High-Dose Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy and Combination Therapy Using Oral Cyclosporine with Low-Dose Corticosteroid in Severe Alopecia Areata

14 citations , January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology”

Corticosteroid pulse therapy is more effective for severe alopecia areata than combination therapy.

research Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy in Alopecia Areata

October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

Pulse corticosteroids help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have side effects, especially betamethasone.

research Interest of High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series

39 citations , January 2012 in “Dermatology”

Combining high-dose corticosteroids with methotrexate may be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata.

Long-Term Outcomes of Intravenous Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy for Rapidly Progressive Alopecia Areata: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis of 106 Cases and Evaluation of a Scoring System for Extended Periods

research Long‐term outcomes of intravenous corticosteroid pulse therapy for rapidly progressive alopecia areata: A single‐center retrospective analysis of 106 cases and usefulness evaluation of a scoring system originally designed for half‐year efficacy prediction for extended periods

October 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Intravenous corticosteroid therapy is effective for long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata, and a scoring system helps predict treatment success and relapse.