Pigmented Contact Dermatitis Due to Therapeutic Sensitizer as a Complication of Contact Immunotherapy in Alopecia Areata

    June 2010 in “ Journal of dermatology ”
    Shigeki Inui, Takeshi Nakajima, Naoyuki Toda, Satoshi Itami
    Studysummary This study found that hyperpigmentation following contact immunotherapy for severe alopecia areata may indicate poor treatment responsiveness and aligns with characteristics of pigmented contact dermatitis.
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    Research cited in this study 4

    1. Melanocytes: A Possible Autoimmune Target in Alopecia Areata Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2009
    2. The Therapeutic Use of Topical Contact Sensitizers in Benign Dermatoses British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 2008
    3. The Importance of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells in Regulating Autoimmune Effector Cells in Chronic Contact Eczema The Journal of Immunology · 2007
    4. Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata British Journal of Dermatology · 2003