OBJECTIVE Whether or not psychological factors play an important role in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata (AA) is a controversial issue. AA has had a tendency to be associated with high avoidance in attachment relationships, high alexithymic characteristics, and poor social support. Some studies have suggested that personality characteristics might modulate individual susceptibility to AA. T...

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common form of non-scarring hair loss of scalp and/or body. Genetic predisposition, autoimmunity, and environmental factors play a major role in the etiopathogenesis of AA. Patchy AA is the most common form. Atopy and autoimmune thyroiditis are most common associated conditions. Peribulbar and intrabulbar lymphocytic inflammatory infiltrate resembling "swarm of bees" i...

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is usually localized on the open areas. On scalp it causes dilatation and plugging of hair follicles with adherent scales, this leads to destruction permanent alopecia. Initial manifestation disease can be difficult recognize. Early visit Dermatologist recommended. Differential diagnosis scarring alopecia include trauma, burn, tinea capitis, lichen planus, psoriasis,...

OBJECTIVE To provide family physicians with a background understanding of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, histology, and clinical approach to the diagnosis of alopecia areata (AA). SOURCES OF INFORMATION PubMed was searched for relevant articles regarding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and prognosis of AA. MAIN MESSAGE Alopecia areata is a form of autoimmune hair loss with a lifetime prevalen...