Turban PUVASOL: An effective treatment in alopecia totalis

Acute alopecia totalis.

From a group of 1,189 AA patients seen in our dermatology unit, thirteen (3 males, 10 females) experienced hair shedding that started profusely and diffusely over the entire scalp. They were under observation for about 5 years, histopathology and trichograms being performed in all instances. The mean age of the patients was 26.7 years. It took only 2.3 months on average from the onset of hair s...

Alopecia Totalis. following Suicidal Colchicine Overdosage.

Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective in treatment of alopecia totalis and extensive alopecia areata: A case series of 8 patients

INTRODUCTION In June 2013, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology published a report concerning successful treatment of 2 cases of alopecia totalis with hydroxychloroquine. This report was encouraging, as treatment of alopecia totalis is challenging and in most cases unsuccessful. The authors explained their results with the wide range of immunomodulatory effects that are attributed...

Alopecia totalis and vitiligo in common variable immunodeficiency.

Three cases of severe and irreversible alopecia occurring in patients with common variable immunodeficiency are described. In all three cases, hair loss developed after the diagnosis of immune deficiency; one of the patients also had extensive vitiligo. A fourth patient had vitiligo in the absence of alopecia. No change in the alopecia or vitiligo was noted in any patient as a result of immunog...

Alopecia totalis in a patient with Crohn's disease and its treatment with azathioprine.

A patient with Crohn's disease and alopecia totalis is described. Despite relative inactivity of the Crohn's disease, treatment with azathioprine was commenced. This led to complete regrowth of hair which was lost when the drug was discontinued. Re-institution of azathioprine restored hair to normal again and the patient has since declined to try stopping the drug despite the knowledge of poten...