Evaluating the Effect of the Demographic, Trichoscopic, and Laboratory Characteristics on the Recurrence of Alopecia Areata

This study evaluated factors affecting the recurrence of alopecia areata (AA) in 100 patients. It found that male gender, longer disease duration, family history, S2 severity score, trachyonychia, short vellus hairs, hypothyroidism, and folic acid deficiency were associated with AA outbreaks. Male gender and family history were identified as independent predictors of disease recurrence. Most patients had patchy and mild disease, with a solitary outbreak being common. The study highlights the importance of considering demographic, laboratory, and clinical findings in predicting AA recurrence.