Topical cyclosporin A in alopecia areata

Acta Derm Venereol. 1989;69(3):252-3.

Abstract

We conducted a trial of topical application of 10% cyclosporin A in an oil preparation in 10 patients with alopecia areata and alopecia universalis. After 12 months of therapy, no beneficial response was observed in any of the 10 patients.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Adult
  • Alopecia Areata / drug therapy*
  • Cyclosporins / administration & dosage
  • Cyclosporins / blood
  • Cyclosporins / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hair / growth & development
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Cyclosporins