Alopecia Areata: A Case Report

February 2023 in “ Medical Clinical Update ”

Peter Nugraha Soekmadji, Tamara Damayanti, Aurellia Tirza Amelinda, Della Hestia Suyanto, Khusnul Hotimah Amimatori, Nindia Aru Khairana

alopecia areata autoimmune disease hair loss

TLDR Some people with alopecia areata, a hair loss condition, get better within a year without treatment, but it can happen again.

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common asymptomatic condition characterized by sudden total hair loss in a sharply defined, typically spherical area. This complex autoimmune disease is influenced by both hereditary and environmental factors, which affect the susceptibility to and severity of the disease. Approximately 34-50% of patients experience spontaneous recovery within a year, but patients may also experience multiple bouts of alopecia. The case report aims to discuss the identification and management of alopecia areata.

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