Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia of the Female Scalp Associated with Borrelia Infection

January 2015 in “ International journal of trichology ”

Ekta K Bhardwaj, Ralph M. Trüeb

alopecia areata Borrelia infection acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans autoimmune disease hair follicles intravenous ceftriaxone topical clobetasol foam AA Borrelia ceftriaxone clobetasol

Studysummary In this case report, the authors describe complete recovery from acute diffuse and total alopecia linked to Borrelia infection after treatment with intravenous ceftriaxone and topical clobetasol foam.

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In 2015, a case was reported where a woman experienced acute diffuse and total alopecia, which is a form of hair loss recognized as a variant of alopecia areata (AA), in association with a Borrelia infection (acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans). Alopecia areata is considered an autoimmune disease targeting hair follicles, and infections have been previously reported to potentially trigger this condition. Conversely, alopecia could also serve as an indicator for undiagnosed infections. The patient's treatment with intravenous ceftriaxone successfully resolved the Borrelia infection, and the use of topical clobetasol foam led to the complete regrowth of her hair.

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