Evaluation of Retinal Layers and Choroidal Structures Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Alopecia Areata

    June 2023 in “ Medeniyet medical journal ”
    Burak Ören, Gözde Aksoy Aydemir, Serkan DUZAYAK, Hasan Kızıltoprak
    Image of study
    TLDR People with alopecia areata have similar retinal structures but thicker choroidal regions compared to those without the condition.
    The study aimed to evaluate various retinal and choroidal structures in 42 patients with alopecia areata (AA) compared to 42 controls using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). The measurements included central macular thickness (CMT), retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), and the thicknesses of several retinal layers, as well as choroidal thickness (CT) at different regions. The results showed no significant difference in the thickness of the CMT, RNFL, and retinal layers between the AA group and the control group. However, the CT was significantly thicker in the AA group in the subfoveal, temporal, and nasal regions. This suggests that along with T-lymphocyte-mediated hair follicle damage, AA patients may also experience choroidal melanocyte damage and inflammation, potentially leading to an increase in CT.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 6 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

      in Update  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 5 months ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

      community 10 months CB and Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  112 upvotes 10 months ago
      A person with Alopecia Areata on their beard is using CB-03-01 and oral minoxidil for treatment. Some users question the effectiveness of CB-03-01 for beard hair, suggesting that minoxidil alone may be responsible for any observed hair growth.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results