Mesalazine in the treatment of extensive alopecia areata: A new therapeutic option ?

Conclusions: In extensive and refractory AA cases, the topical treatment combined with mesalazine may provide excellent results, reducing the need for extended oral corticosteroids courses. Besides that, mesalazine seems to minimize relapses on discontinuation of oral steroids. Controlled studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness of this combination.
Source: International Journal of Trichology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research