Alopecia as a Rare but Distinct Manifestation of Pemphigus Vulgaris

    November 2011 in “ Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    Ophelia Veraitch, Manabu Ohyama, Jun Yamagami, Masayuki Amagai
    Studysummary This study observed that in pemphigus vulgaris patients, hair loss and alopecic patches may result from anti-desmoglein autoantibody-mediated acantholysis and inflammatory changes, leading to non-scarring alopecia with potential for regrowth after treatment.
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    1. Trichogram Findings in Pemphigus Patients Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology · 2009
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