Safety and Efficacy of Oral Mega Pulse Methylprednisolone in Severe Therapy Resistant Alopecia Areata

Summary

Systemic Pulse Glucocorticoids have been shown to be effective in widespread Alopecia areata but not the totalis, universalis or ophiasic type. Whether the failure is due to inadequate dosing, inadequate frequency or other factors is a matter of debate. The investigators decided to conduct this study using the oral pulse steroid, however with higher doses and more frequent pulses to patients with severe forms of Alopecia areata.

Timeline

Start

2003-01

Primary completion

2009-12

Completion

2010-07

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