Alopecia areata Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical features of alopecia areata?
A
- Localised, well-demarcated patches of hair loss
- At the edge of the hair loss there may be small, broken ‘exclamation mark’ hairs
2
Q
In what % of patients does hair regrow?
A
50% at 1 year
80-90% “eventually”
3
Q
What are the treatment options for alopecia areata?
A
- topical or intralesional corticosteroids
- topical minoxidil
- phototherapy
- dithranol
- contact immunotherapy
- wigs
