Coexistence of Alopecia Areata and Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Case Report

    August 2025 in “ Medical Scope Journal ”
    Louis Valdo, Linda Julianti Wijayadi
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    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

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    Studysummary In this case report, a 44-year-old man with alopecia areata and seborrheic dermatitis experienced hair regrowth and reduced symptoms after treatment with intralesional corticosteroids, a combination cream, and loratadine, showing improvement within four weeks. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    This case report discusses a 44-year-old man diagnosed with both alopecia areata (AA) and seborrheic dermatitis (SD), conditions that can occur independently or together. The patient experienced patchy hair loss for four years and itchy, scaly red patches on the scalp for one month. Treatment included intralesional corticosteroids, a combination cream of clobetasol and ketoconazole, and loratadine. After one week, there was an improvement in the disappearance of scales and redness, and hair growth was observed within four weeks. The treatment was effective in managing both conditions.
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