Clinical manifestations of alopecia in autoimmune blistering diseases: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alopecia is a complication of autoimmune blistering diseases (AIBDs) that affects patients' quality of life; however, it has generally been overlooked in patients with severe disease because it is regarded as a cosmetic issue.

Objective

To study the epidemiologic data and clinical presentations of alopecia in our cohort of patients with AIBDs.

Methods

Forty-one patients with AIBDs were assessed in this cross-sectional study. An assessment tool to collate patient information, including AIBD scalp involvement, trichoscopic findings, and Severity of Alopecia Tool II scores, was used.

Results

More than 70% of patients in our cohort had at least 1 type of alopecia, with 10% presenting with a nonspecific (end-stage) scarring alopecia. Elevated Dsg1 ratios

SUBMITTER: Xie D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9661710 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature