We conducted a survey of clinical trials to assess the scientific evidences presented for the practical use of dinitrochlorobenzene, squaric acid dibutylester, and diphencyprone in the treatment of alopecia areata. Twenty-six papers published between January 1977 and January 1988, in English, French, and Italian were selected. We used a standardized protocol of evaluation, which focused principally on the reporting of methods. Twelve papers were uncontrolled studies. Of the controlled studies, 11 had a self-controlled design, two studies involved the use of parallel concurrent controls, and seven were randomized trials. With regard to criteria for entry, follow-up schedules, and criteria for evaluation of response to treatment, the studies were scored generally poorly; therapeutic regimen, patients' characteristics, withdrawals, and description of side effects in these studies were rated more highly. In light of our results, further and better-designed studies are needed for acceptance of dinitrochlorobenzene, squaric acid dibutylester, and diphencyprone in current therapy.

Role of topical immunotherapy in the treatment of alopecia areata. Quality analysis of articles published between January 1977 and January 1988 about three treatments / L. Naldi, F. Parazzini, T. Cainelli, Reading Group. - In: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY. - ISSN 0190-9622. - 22:4(1990 Apr), pp. 654-656.

Role of topical immunotherapy in the treatment of alopecia areata. Quality analysis of articles published between January 1977 and January 1988 about three treatments

F. Parazzini
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1990

Abstract

We conducted a survey of clinical trials to assess the scientific evidences presented for the practical use of dinitrochlorobenzene, squaric acid dibutylester, and diphencyprone in the treatment of alopecia areata. Twenty-six papers published between January 1977 and January 1988, in English, French, and Italian were selected. We used a standardized protocol of evaluation, which focused principally on the reporting of methods. Twelve papers were uncontrolled studies. Of the controlled studies, 11 had a self-controlled design, two studies involved the use of parallel concurrent controls, and seven were randomized trials. With regard to criteria for entry, follow-up schedules, and criteria for evaluation of response to treatment, the studies were scored generally poorly; therapeutic regimen, patients' characteristics, withdrawals, and description of side effects in these studies were rated more highly. In light of our results, further and better-designed studies are needed for acceptance of dinitrochlorobenzene, squaric acid dibutylester, and diphencyprone in current therapy.
Alopecia Areata ; Dinitrochlorobenzene ; Administration, Cutaneous ; Immunotherapy ; Humans ; Cyclopropanes ; Cyclobutanes ; Meta-Analysis as Topic
Settore MED/40 - Ginecologia e Ostetricia
apr-1990
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