Reversible Alopecia in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease and Sympathetic Ophthalmia

    March 2013 in “ Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection ”
    Chiu-Tung Chuang, Po-Sian Huang, Shih-Chou Chen, Shwu‐Jiuan Sheu
    The document reported one case of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease and one case of sympathetic ophthalmia (SO), both of which developed severe alopecia and early sunset glow fundus, likely due to incomplete treatment. The alopecia improved soon after systemic steroid treatment, highlighting the importance of early and complete treatment in managing VKH or SO to prevent integumentary manifestations. The study concluded that alopecia could be reversible with timely steroid treatment.
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