Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Traction Alopecia

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD
Laura N. UwakweAmy J. McMichael

Abstract

Traction alopecia (TA) is a form of hair loss caused by continuous and prolonged tension to the hair, most commonly seen in Black/African American women and children who wear hairstyles that pull excessively at the frontotemporal hairline. Dermatologists have recommended the use of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections (ILK) to decrease the inflammatory process, however, evidence-based proof is lacking in the literature. In this case series, we evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ILK in the TA management of 6 African American women. A retrospective chart review was done of patients with a diagnosis of TA, who were treated with ILK at an academic dermatology clinic, yielding 6 patients. Management of TA was assessed by comparing the photographs for changes in hair density along the frontotemporal hairline. ILK with a concentration of 5 mg/mL, was administered in areas of low hair density along the frontotemporal hairline at 6 to 8-week intervals, for 3 successive visits. All subjects demonstrated visible increase in hair density along the frontotemporal hairline following their first or second treatment, and no severe adverse effects were observed or reported. The use of ILK is currently an effective and safe met...Continue Reading

Citations

Feb 23, 2021·Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine·Sanusi Umar, Marissa J Carter
May 4, 2021·International Journal of Women's Dermatology·Tiffany T Mayo, Valerie D Callender
Sep 2, 2021·Pediatric Dermatology·Ladan AfifiMarcia Hogeling

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