Alopecia Areata Incognita: Current Evidence

    February 2025 in “ Dermatology and Therapy
    Giselle Rodriguez‐Tamez, Narges Maskan Bermudez, Antonellá Tosti
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    TLDR Alopecia areata incognita causes sudden hair loss but usually improves with topical steroids.
    Alopecia areata incognita (AAI) is a unique form of alopecia areata that resembles telogen effluvium and may be linked to androgenetic alopecia. It is characterized by sudden, diffuse hair loss and presents diagnostic challenges. Accurate identification of AAI can be achieved through a combination of clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic evaluations. AAI generally responds well to topical steroids and has a more favorable prognosis compared to other alopecia areata subtypes.
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