2017
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10036-1156
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Alopecia Areata: An Update

Abstract: Alopecia areata (AA) is a very common autoimmune disease that leads to unpredictable, relapsing patchy hair loss. Its chronic pathophysiology is still not fully understood. Hair follicles are not destroyed permanently due to which the potential for regrowth of hair is retained for many years, and is possibly lifelong. Clinical presentation varies from small alopecia patches most commonly on the scalp to full body involvement. Characteristic "swarm of bees" appearance on histopathology is confirmatory in acute … Show more

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“…La AA es una de las causas más comunes de pérdida de cabello debido a inflamación, con una prevalencia a nivel mundial de 0.1%-0.2%. (1,5). Se estima que la AA alcanza el 0.7%-3.8% de todas las consultas clínicas dermatológicas.…”
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“…La AA es una de las causas más comunes de pérdida de cabello debido a inflamación, con una prevalencia a nivel mundial de 0.1%-0.2%. (1,5). Se estima que la AA alcanza el 0.7%-3.8% de todas las consultas clínicas dermatológicas.…”
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“…La Alopecia areata (AA) es una de las causas más comunes de pérdida de cabello debido a inflamación, con una prevalencia a nivel mundial de 0.1%-0.2% (1). Sin embargo, hasta el momento no hay disponibles tratamientos exitosos aprobados por la FDA para la AA (2).…”
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