PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Fernando, Tharindu
AU  - Goldman, Ran D.
TI  - Corticosteroids for alopecia areata in children
DP  - 2020 Jul 01
TA  - Canadian Family Physician
PG  - 499--501
VI  - 66
IP  - 7
4099  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/66/7/499.short
4100  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/66/7/499.full
SO  - Can Fam Physician2020 Jul 01; 66
AB  - Question In my family practice, several children have presented with alopecia areata. Families are worried about the ongoing hair loss and have been trying several natural health products. I understand that corticosteroids are also considered to treat this condition. Which corticosteroid treatments can I consider and how beneficial are they?Answer Alopecia areata is a source of considerable distress to those affected, and although there are many treatment options available, none have been clinically proven to be consistently effective. Steroids are commonly prescribed and can result in hair regrowth. Topical steroids are most commonly used in children, but intralesional, oral, and even intravenous steroids are available, with varying levels of efficacy.