A Case of Alopecia Areata Multiplex Accompanied by Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

    July 2024 in “ The Journal of Dermatology ”
    Rina Obata, Hisayoshi Imanishi, Yasuhiro Nakashima, Mika Yamanaka‐Takaichi, Akiko Imanishi, Taisuke Ito, Daisuke Tsuruta
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    TLDR A rare case shows alopecia areata and ITP occurring together, needing more research.
    This letter to the editor discusses a rare case of alopecia areata multiplex occurring alongside chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). The authors from the Department of Dermatology and Hematology at Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine highlight the unusual concurrence of these two autoimmune conditions. The case underscores the need for further research into the potential link between alopecia areata and ITP, as well as the underlying mechanisms that may contribute to their simultaneous manifestation.
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