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GlossaryOphiasis (ophiasis alopecia)

wave-like hair loss pattern around scalp's sides and back

Ophiasis is a specific pattern of hair loss associated with alopecia areata, where the hair loss occurs in a wave-like shape around the sides and lower back of the scalp. This form of alopecia can be more challenging to treat and is often more persistent than other types of alopecia areata.

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research Ophiasis Alopecia Areata Treated with Microneedling

1 citations , April 2020 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings”

Microneedling with triamcinolone helps hair regrowth in ophiasis alopecia areata.

research Ophiasis Alopecia Areata in a Patient With Spondyloarthritis on Secukinumab: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

February 2024 in “Curēus”

Secukinumab can cause hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.

research Mosaic Hair Regrowth Pattern of Ophiasis and Androgenic Alopecia in a Patient With Alopecia Areata Totalis

May 2004

The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.

research Alopecia Areata Ophiasic with Ciliary Madarosis in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report

July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports”

A 10-year-old girl with hair and eyelash loss showed significant regrowth after treatment.

research Hairy Tongue Associated With the Use of Baricitinib Therapy for Ophiasis Pattern Alopecia Areata

December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice”

A woman's hair grew back with baricitinib treatment, but she developed a temporary hairy tongue that was treated with regular tongue brushing.

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