Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Associated with Alopecia Totalis and Sjögren Syndrome

    April 2012 in “ Muscle & nerve ”
    Lara Sanvito, Siew L. Wong, Yusuf A. Rajabally
    TLDR Recognizing the link between certain autoimmune disorders and neurological conditions can improve diagnosis and treatment.
    The document discussed a case of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) associated with alopecia totalis and Sjögren syndrome. The authors, Lara Sanvito, Siew L. Wong, and Yusuf A. Rajabally from the Neuromuscular Clinic at the University Hospitals of Leicester, highlighted the rare co-occurrence of these conditions. The letter emphasized the importance of recognizing the potential overlap of autoimmune disorders in patients presenting with CIDP, suggesting that comprehensive evaluation for other autoimmune conditions like alopecia totalis and Sjögren syndrome could be crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    1 / 1 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community Alopecia Areata Question

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.

      community Losing hair everywhere, idk what to do :(

       29 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 22-year-old male has been experiencing widespread hair loss for over four years, including pain and significant shedding. Treatments tried include ketoconazole shampoo, fluocinonide topical solution, biotin, ACV, and dry shampoo, but none have been effective.

      community This guy claims stem cells fixed his balding

      in Is this regrowth?  301 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man who claimed to have regrown his hair using stem cell treatment, sparking a debate about its effectiveness and cost. Some users suggested he might be using other treatments or substances, while others shared their own experiences with stem cell therapy for hair loss.

      community Shaving is NOT accepting baldness

      in Shaved/buzzed  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results