A Case of Altered Hair Texture After Resolution of Alopecia Areata
May 2015
in “
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
”
New to Alopecia Areata? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary New hair after alopecia areata can be thinner and change color but usually keeps the same shape.
Our plain-language summary. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
The document discussed a case of altered hair texture following the resolution of alopecia areata. It noted that while up to 50% of patients recover within 1 year of treatment, the new hair that grows back can have a smaller shaft size and may exhibit pigment changes, ranging from total achromia to mild hypopigmentation, with a tendency toward repigmentation over time. Typically, the shape of the new hair (curly or straight) is similar to the hair's shape before the alopecia areata episode.
