Concomitant presentation of alopecia areata in siblings: A rare occurrence

Abstract

Alopecia areata (AA) is one among the many causes of non-scarring alopecia in children. Family history has been noted in 10-20% of cases, but concomitant presentation in siblings is extremely rare. The patterns and associations of childhood AA are similar to adults; however, there are some differences which are being highlighted in this article.

Co-existent presence of alopecia areata in siblings: A rare presentation

“…[ 9 ] Menon and Kiran reported a case of concomitant occurrence of AA in the sibling with emphasis on environmental precipitating factors. [ 10 ]…”

“…Various treatment options tried in AA are topical, intralesional, and systemic corticosteroids, topical immunomodulators, and topical irritants like dithranol, psoralen plus ultraviolet A therapy, excimer laser therapy. [ 10 11 ]…”