Case of Alopecia Areata Accompanied by Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    May 2015 in “ The Journal of Dermatology
    Tomoko Saito‐Shono, Akiko Ito, Yutaka Hatano, Midori Kumagi, Koji Ishii, Sakuhei Fujiwara
    TLDR Alopecia areata and polymyalgia rheumatica may be linked autoimmune conditions.
    The document described a case of alopecia areata that was accompanied by polymyalgia rheumatica. The authors, from the Department of Dermatology and Rheumatology at Oita University School of Medicine in Japan, reported on the clinical presentation and management of this rare co-occurrence. The case highlighted the potential link between autoimmune conditions and emphasized the importance of considering multiple autoimmune diagnoses when patients present with symptoms of one. The report underscored the need for further research into the relationship between alopecia areata and polymyalgia rheumatica.
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