Authors: Harb A Harfi, Ala’a Sinada.
Alopecia areata is an inflammation and T-cell mediated autoimmune disease against hair follicles. It is characterized by patchy hair loss. The exact etiology is unknown. It is thought that autoimmunity and stress may be causative. The incidence rate is 0.1-0.2% of the general population. The lesions may be single or multiple and can be self-limited or permanent. Multiple autoimmune thyroiditis, celiac disease and lupus erythematosus seem to be associated co-morbidity disorders. However, patient with Hashimoto thyroiditis and hypothyroidism seem to have strong association with autoimmune Alopecia. This article will explore in details the association between Alopecia Areata and thyroid dysfunction in patients with Alopecia.
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