Results of Intra-lesional Triamcinolone in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

During the period of January 2001 to December 2004, a total of 40 cases (30 male and 10 female) of 10 to 50 years age groups were studied at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka to find out the results of intralesional triamcinolone in the treatment of localized alopecia areata Diagnosis of the cases was based on history and clinical findings. According to number of alopecic patches, the patients were categorized into three groups (group-I having less than three patches, group-II having three to five patches and group-Ill having more than five patches). Intralesional triamcinolone was given 3-5 mg/ sqcm at monthly interval for 3-5 months according to their response. Good response was observed in 77% in group-I, 50% in group-II and 25% in group-Ill. It appears that intralesional triamcinolone is safe and effective in localized and limited number of patches in alopecia areata, if treated earlier.