Alopecia Areata: Characteristics, Progression, and Associated Conditions

February 2023 in “ Journal of vaccines and immunology ”

Chen Chieh

alopecia areata hair loss nail changes atopic dermatitis allergic rhinitis asthmatic bronchitis autoimmune diseases broken hair roots exclamation mark hairs lymphocyte infiltration hair follicles

TLDR Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, often on the scalp, and can be severe, especially with early onset or related health issues.

Alopecia areata is a common condition characterized by rapid regional hair loss, particularly on the top of the head, and can progress to severe forms, especially with early onset and associated conditions like nail changes, family history of atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, asthmatic bronchitis, or other autoimmune diseases. Physical signs include large areas of hair loss, broken hair roots, and exclamation mark hairs, with histopathological examination revealing lymphocyte infiltration around hair follicles. The condition can affect hair on any part of the body, not just the scalp.

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