Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Khalifa E Sharquie
Chairman of the Scientific Council of Dermatology & Venereology- Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations,
Medical Collection Office, P.O. Box 61080 Postal Code 12114, Baghdad
Iraq
Research Article
Oral Zinc Sulphate in Treatment of Alopecia Areata (Double Blind; Cross-Over Study)
Author(s): Khalifa E Sharquie, Adil A Noaimi and Emad R ShwailKhalifa E Sharquie, Adil A Noaimi and Emad R Shwail
Background: Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease that encountered world-wide. Many modalities have been used but no one was universally effective. Zinc sulphate has been used in the treatment of many skin diseases.
Objective: To establish the effectiveness of oral zinc sulphate in the treatment of patchy alopecia areata
Patients and Methods: Patients with alopecia areata who attended the Department of Dermatology-Baghdad Teaching Hospital was recruited into randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind cross- over trial between February 2008 and September 2009. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either zinc sulphate 5mg /kg/day in three divided doses (Group A) or identical placebo capsules (Group B). Zinc sulphate and placebo capsules were given in
a double-blind manner, following 3 months of sta.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000150