alopecia areata. Alopecia areata
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: intralesional injection of triamcinilone acetonide 5 mg plus cryotherapy will be used every month for 4 months. Intervention 2: Intervention group: intralesonal inj
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with alopecia areata and symmetrical, limited patches on the scalp and face
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with extended patches who are candidate for systemic therapy Patients who can not tolerate low temperature Active secondary infection Patients who are unwilling to follow protocols Patients with systemic underlying diseases such as thyroid disorders, vitiligo,diabetes,psoriasis and autoimmune disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Responses to treatment will be evaluated by a clinical questionnaire. Timepoint: Month 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Method of measurement: Descriptive clinical questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient's satisfaction questionnaire. Timepoint: Month 5. Method of measurement: Very satisfied, satisfied, medium satisfied, dissatisfied, very dissatisfied. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Zeinab Aryanian
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed