Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Alopecia Areata

    June 2020 in “ Cureus ”
    Parnia Forouzan, Philip R. Cohen
    Studysummary This case study highlights a 36-year-old woman with alopecia areata who experienced near complete hair regrowth after intralesional triamcinolone acetonide; further investigation revealed a systemic lupus erythematosus diagnosis.
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    Research cited in this study 5

    1. Alopecias in Lupus Erythematosus Lupus Science & Medicine · 2018
    2. Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
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    4. Alopecia Areata: Current Situation and Perspectives Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria · 2017
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