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Alopecia Areata Overview and Management by Jaweed Naqshbandi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss that can affect any hair-bearing area. It is caused by CD8+ T cells attacking hair follicles. Clinical features include well-circumscribed bald patches with smooth surfaces. Diagnosis involves examining for black dots, exclamation point hairs, and nail changes under dermoscopy. Management includes topical corticosteroids, intralesional corticosteroids, minoxidil, anthralin, topical immunotherapy, phototherapy, cyclosporine, and JAK inhibitors. Prog
- Author
- Jaweed Naqshbandi
- Language
- EN