Androgenic Alopecia in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    August 2023 in “ Anales de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas ”
    M. Ponte, Sara Elisa Ocampos Montiel, Andrea Belén Mongelós Ortiz, C.R. Contreras, Rosalba Riveros, Arnaldo Aldama Caballero
    From the encyclopedia
    Mesotherapy →

    technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    Studysummary In this case study, a patient with longstanding androgenetic alopecia and systemic lupus erythematosus showed a positive response to both oral and topical minoxidil after suboptimal outcomes from previous treatments, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and management to reduce psychiatric risk factors. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    This clinical case discusses a patient with long-standing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and androgenic alopecia who had suboptimal results from previous treatments. Managing alopecia is medically challenging due to its potential psychiatric risk factors, making timely diagnosis and treatment crucial. Various treatments exist, including topical, oral, and mesotherapy. In this case, the patient showed a satisfactory response to both oral and topical minoxidil.
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