Autoimmune Associations of Alopecia Areata in Pediatric Population: A Study in a Tertiary Care Center

April 2020 in “ IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology ”

Sagar Nawani, Teki Satyasri, G. Narasimharao Netha, Guhan Rammohan, Bhumesh Kumar

alopecia areata autoimmune conditions vitiligo thyroid disorders autoimmune diseases pediatric patients

TLDR Many children with alopecia areata also have other autoimmune diseases.

The study investigated the autoimmune associations of alopecia areata in a pediatric population at a tertiary care center. It found that a significant number of children with alopecia areata also had other autoimmune conditions, such as vitiligo and thyroid disorders. The findings suggested a strong link between alopecia areata and other autoimmune diseases in children, highlighting the importance of screening for these conditions in pediatric patients diagnosed with alopecia areata. The study emphasized the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage these patients effectively.

View this study on ijced.org →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Research cited in this study

1 / 1 results

research Autoimmunity: Alopecia Areata

143 citations, January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.

Related Community Posts Join

6 / 1000+ results

community UPDATE: The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

in Research/Science 449 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHT to androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.

community When are we getting a cure to hair loss?

in Chat 1 year ago

Potential treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hair loss globally.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

in Minoxidil 78 upvotes 9 months ago

A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

in Research/Science 43 upvotes 3 months ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 2 months ago

A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.

Related Research

1 / 1 results

research Twenty Nail Dystrophy with Alopecia Areata in an Atopic Child

April 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology”

A child with rough nails also had hair loss and allergies.