Non-Scarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence, Pattern, Trichoscopy Features and Histopathological Analysis

    January 2024 in “ Pan African Medical Journal
    Anaba Ehiaghe Lonia, Olaosebikan B. Hakeem, Cole-Adeife Olufolakemi, Olayemi Olubunmi Dawodu, Olufemi Adelowo
    This cross-sectional study conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital aimed to document the prevalence and patterns of non-scarring alopecia in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, along with trichoscopic and histopathological differences between those with and without hair loss. The study found that non-scarring alopecia is a common manifestation in SLE patients. Trichoscopic features included decreased hair density and broken hairs, while histopathological analysis revealed peribulbar lymphocytic infiltrates. These findings highlight the importance of trichoscopic and histopathological evaluations in diagnosing and understanding hair loss in SLE patients.
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