TLDR A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
The document detailed a case of a 45-year-old female with autoimmune diseases who developed alopecia areata (AA), a non-scarring autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss. AA has a 0.2% prevalence and a 2% lifetime risk, often linked with other autoimmune disorders. Its causes are both genetic and environmental, with a high concordance in identical twins and frequent family history. Although there is no cure, treatments like topical and intralesional corticosteroids are used, with spontaneous hair regrowth seen in 50% of cases with short-term disease. The prognosis varies, generally more favorable in cases with limited patchy hair loss. Diagnostic procedures may include biopsies and blood tests for related autoimmune conditions, and while treatment efficacy is limited, it is generally better than no treatment at all.
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