An Observational Study on the Association Between Alopecia Areata and Systemic Disorders: A Clinical Correlation

This observational study examined the association between alopecia areata (AA) and systemic disorders in a cross-sectional study at a tertiary care hospital. The study involved patients predominantly aged 21 to 30, with a higher prevalence in males (55.2%). The most common presentation was a single patch of hair loss, primarily in the parietal area. Anemia was the most frequently associated systemic condition, affecting 12.5% of patients, while lichen planus was the most common dermatological condition linked to AA. The study concluded that AA is more prevalent in males, often presents as patchy hair loss, and has a strong correlation with anemia, whereas hypothyroidism showed the weakest correlation.