Perifollicular Inflammation and Follicular Spongiosis in Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2021 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

John Plante, Manuel Valdebran, Jessica A. Forcucci, Olivia Lucas, Dirk M. Elston

androgenetic alopecia alopecia areata perifollicular lymphocytic infiltrates infundibular infiltrates isthmic infiltrates peribulbar infiltrates follicular spongiosis miniaturized follicles AGA AA

Studysummary This study observed that inflammation in androgenetic alopecia samples was similar to alopecia areata controls, but infundibular and isthmic inflammation were significantly more common in androgenetic alopecia cases.

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