Platelet-rich plasma combined with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for the treatment of alopecia areata: a case report

We report a patient with long standing alopecia areata treated with a combination of triamcinolone acetonide and platelet-rich plasma intradermal injections. The trial was performed in a half-head design. One half of the scalp was treated with both platelet-rich plasma and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide. The other half received intralesional triamcinolone acetonide only. The half head treated with the combined therapy showed more regrowing hairs and larger hair fibers diameter. Our limited findings suggest that combining platelet-rich plasma with intradermal triamcinolone acetonide may have a positive synergistic effect for treating alopecia areata. Controlled studies with large number of patients are needed.
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research