Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists: Vol. Recurrent herpes simplex in elderly with vitiligo vulgaris: A dilemmatic case Hand Eczema: Diagnostic Approach and Management
#Alopezia areata universalis update#
Update of skin immunosenescence in geriatric population
Its management requires comprehensive treatment and may need a combination of several treatment modalities.Īlopecia areata universalis, intralesional steroid injection, combination therapy.Ĭomparison between clinical diagnosis with and without dermoscopy in the assessment of hair disorders AAU is a disease that significantly impacts a patient’s quality of life. The use of combination therapy was considered safe and effective for AAU patients, although the treatment might be continued long term. Diagnosis of AAU was established clinically, with viral infection thought to be one of the main triggering factors. A course of 8-month-therapy showed significant improvement marked by hair regrowth. The patient was then given combination treatment consisting of pulse-dose oral antivirus, inosine pranobex, topical corticosteroid and minoxidil, intralesional steroid injection, and light-emitting diode (LED) therapy.
The patient’s laboratory examination also indicated reactive anti-CMV IgG, anti-toxoplasma IgG, and anti-rubella IgG.
Dermoscopic examination exhibited black dots, yellow dots, and empty follicles. Physical examination showed total alopecia with no terminal hairs nor scarring. A 15-year-old male presented with total loss of scalp and body hair in the last three years. AAU poses a significant psychosocial impact and may require combination therapy to provide satisfying results. The most severe AA variant is alopecia areata universalis (AAU), characterized by a total loss of scalp and body hair. Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Universitas IndonesiaĪlopecia areata (AA) is a non-scarring alopecia with mainly an autoimmune etiopathogenesis.
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