Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is preferred for treating patchy alopecia areata due to fewer side effects.
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May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Younger patients and those with more hair loss are less likely to benefit from oral steroid treatment for hair loss, and low vitamin D may predict relapse.
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December 2020 in “American Journal of Dermatological Research and Reviews” The combination therapy was effective and well-tolerated, especially in young patients.
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Use mild topical steroids to avoid side effects, especially in children.