A Pediatric Case of Severe Allergic Conjunctivitis with Underlying Alopecia Areata
January 2023
in “
Malaysian Journal of Medical Research
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Studysummary This case report describes a 7-year-old girl whose allergic conjunctivitis went underdiagnosed and undertreated, resulting in poor prognosis due to the challenges associated with her young age and inability to verbally communicate symptoms.
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A 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata and failure to thrive was referred for persistent bilateral eye redness and tearing, initially presenting at 4 months old with tearing. Examination revealed bilateral allergic conjunctivitis and cornea scarring due to multiple visits and undertreatment. The case highlights how young age, lack of verbal complaints, and parental management can lead to underdiagnosis and poorer prognosis in pediatric allergic conjunctivitis.
