Modified SALT Score for Alopecia Areata

Modified SALT Score for Assessment of Alopecia Areata

Patchy Alopecia areata was treated by intralesional steroids for 3 months and was evaluated by percentage of involvement, mSALT score and dermoscopy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• localized scalp AA ( 2 patches and ≤50% scalp involvement , duration more than 6 months) • patients who did not receive any medication for at least 2 months before starting the study and those who agreed to join the study and signed written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• • pregnant, and lactating females

  • Alopecia totalis or universalis or ophiasis or cicatritial alopecia
  • Usage of systemic treatment of alopecia areata 2 months prior to the study.
  • Any scalp lesion within the treated area
  • Bleeding diathesis, severe anemia or platelet disorders
  • Medical conditions such as autoimmune diseases.