descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Feb 2007 English Publisher:WileyJournal:International Journal of Dermatology, volume 46, pages 121-131 (issn: 0011-9059, eissn: 1365-4632,

Authors: Amy J. McMichael; Kimberly Scott; Dan Wasserman; Daniela Araucaria Guzman-Sanchez;

doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2007.03193.x

pmid: 17269961

Alopecia areata

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Abstract

AbstractAlopecia areata (AA) is a nonscarring, autoimmune, inflammatory, hair loss on the scalp, and/or body. Etiology and pathogenesis are still unknown. The most common site affected is the scalp. Histopathology is characterized by an increased number of the catagen and telogen follicles, the presence of inflammatory lymphocytic infiltrate in the peribulbar region (“swarm of bees”).Corticosteroids are the most popular drugs for the treatment of this disease. Etiologic and pathogenic mechanisms, as well as other current treatments available will be discussed in this article.

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Keywords

Adult, Alopecia Areata, Vasodilator Agents, Anthralin, Minoxidil, Humans, Dermatologic Agents, Immunotherapy, Child, Glucocorticoids, PUVA Therapy

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