Incipient Diabetes Mellitus and Nascent Thyroid Disease Presenting as Beard Alopecia Areata: Case Report and Treatment Review

    July 2020 in “ Curēus
    Parnia Forouzan, Philip R. Cohen
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    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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    Studysummary This case study reports complete beard hair regrowth in a man with beard alopecia areata after six months of treatment with 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream.
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    A 28-year-old man with a five-month history of facial hair loss was diagnosed with beard alopecia areata, which can be associated with autoimmune conditions like diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders. Treatment with 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream twice daily resulted in complete beard regrowth after six months. Laboratory tests revealed elevated fasting blood glucose and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, indicating incipient diabetes mellitus and nascent thyroid disease. This case highlights the importance of evaluating patients with beard alopecia areata for potential underlying autoimmune diseases.
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