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-Common hair disorder presenting to the dermatologist which often affects children and young adults. -It is characterized by bald patches (non scarring alopecia) which can be associated (or not) with pitted nails. -It’s cause is unknown but can appear 2 months following an... READ MORE

-A study was done on 60 patients with Alopecia Areata (Saint Louis Hospital – Paris, France). Psychology tests were done (Inkblot test) The study results show 4 characteristics. -There is a psychological scar which alters the response of the brain to Stress – which in... READ MORE

-Alopecia Areata is a frustrating condition for the dermatologist, often faced with helplessness. -It can present as localized patches affecting the scalp and any area. In severe cases it can affect the whole scalp (alopecia totalis) and even all the hairs of the head and body... READ MORE

A JAAD Case Reports publication: click HERE for free full article (selected by Dr Christophe HSU, MD  – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland)   Comments Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a therapeutical modality which consists of withdrawing blood, centrifugating it to obtain a... READ MORE

Serum granulysin as a possible key marker of the activity of alopecia areata. Ono S, Otsuka A, Yamamoto Y, Kataoka TR, Koyanagi I, Miyachi Y, Kabashima K. J Dermatol Sci. 2014 Jan;73(1):74-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2013.08.009. Epub 2013 Sep 2.     Alopecia areata (AA)... READ MORE

Alopecia Areata (AA) is an inflammatory cause of non-scarring alopecia which carries a lifetime risk 1.7% Treatment options now available include, topical and intralesional steroids, Diphencyprone (DCP), oral steroids (in pulse dose) Genetics is poorly understood: innate and... READ MORE

Menu: Famous people with Skin Problems Keanu Charles Reeves (born in 1964) is a Canadian actor who has starred in many movies such as Speed, the Matrix Trilogy, and Little Buddha. In this photo (above) of a movie he played in (“I love you to Death” as Marlon James, 1990),... READ MORE

Alopecia Areata     What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is a common skin disorder seen in children and young adults. It is characterized by hair loss in localized round areas on the scalp, the beard area and occasionally on the eyebrows . A positive family history... READ MORE

Alopecia Areata What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is a common skin disorder seen in children and young adults. It is characterized by hair loss in localized round areas on the scalp, the beard area and occasionally on the eyebrows . A positive family history for alopecia... READ MORE