Alopecia Areata
Mostrando 13-24 de 43 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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13. Nail abnormalities in patients with vitiligo
Abstract: Background: Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary skin disorder affecting 0.1-4% of the general population. The nails may be affected in patients with an autoimmune disease such as psoriasis, and in those with alopecia areata. It has been suggested that nail abnormalities should be apparent in vitiligo patients. Objective: We sought to document the
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2016-08
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14. Combination therapy of orally administered glycyrrhizin and UVB improved active-stage generalized vitiligo
Glycyrrhizin has been used clinically for several years due to its beneficial effect on immunoglobulin E (IgE)-induced allergic diseases, alopecia areata and psoriasis. In this study, glycyrrhizin, ultraviolet B light (UVB) or a combination of both were used to treat active-stage generalized vitiligo. One hundred and forty-four patients between the ages of 3
Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 25/07/2016
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15. Lack of association between alopecia areata and HLA class I and II in a southeastern Brazilian population
Abstract: Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common disorder of unknown etiology that affects approximately 0.7% to 3.8% of patients among the general population. Currently, genetic and autoimmune factors are emphasized as etiopathogenic. Studies linking Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) to AA have suggested that immunogenetic factors may play a role in the
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2016-06
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16. Alopecia secondary to anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy
Biologic drugs represent a substantial progress in the treatment of chronic inflammatory immunologic diseases. However, its crescent use has revealed seldom reported or unknown adverse reactions, mainly associated with anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF). Psoriasiform cutaneous reactions and few cases of alopecia can occur in some patients while taking the
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2015-04
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17. Use of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of temporal triangular alopecia
Temporal triangular alopecia, also referred as congenital triangular alopecia, is an uncommon dermatosis of unknown etiology. It is characterized by a non-scarring, circumscribed alopecia often located unilaterally in the frontotemporal region. It usually emerges at ages 2-9 years. Alopecia areata i
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2015-02
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18. Efficacy and safety of methotrexate in alopecia areata
BACKGROUND: Alopecia areata is a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and nails, of unknown etiology, with clear autoimmune components and genetic factors. Several therapeutic options have been suggested; however, no treatment is able to modify the disease course. Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant used in various dermatoses and recently introduced as a
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2014-09
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19. Trichostasis spinulosa of the scalp mimicking Alopecia Areata black dots
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that leads to nonscarring hair loss. Black dots, also called comedo-like cadaver hairs, can be found in almost 50% of alopecia areata patients and indicate disease activity. Trichostasis spinulosa is a follicular disorder resulting from the retention of numerous hairs surrounded by a keratinous sheath in dilate
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2014-07
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20. Alopecia universalis during treatment with leflunomide and adalimumab - Case report
Alopecia areata is a non-scarring form of alopecia that can be localized or widespread. Its etiology is unknown, but immunological factors are implicated in its pathogenesis. With the more frequent use of anti TNFα biologic drugs, some alopecia areata cases during their use have been described. We report a case of universal alopecia in a patient with rheuma
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2014-04
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21. Case for diagnosis
A 6 year-old patient began to experience localized hairloss in the right temporal region three years ago. During the first appointment, diagnoses of alopecia areata and congenital triangular alopecia were made. After one year, there was no change. Upon dermatological examination, non-scarring alopecia was noted in the right temporal region, revealing extreme
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2014-04
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22. Syndrome in Question
Multiple autoimmune syndrome is a rare condition, described by Humbert and Dupond in 1988. It is defined by the association of at least 3 autoimmune diseases in the same patient. Vitiligo is the most common skin condition in this syndrome. This article presents the case of a 31-year-old male with vitiligo, alopecia areata, Crohn's disease, psoriasis vulgaris
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2014-04
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23. Estudo de prevalência das dermatoses encaminhadas ao setor de fototerapia do ambulatório de dermatologia do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
FUNDAMENTOS: Fototerapia é exposição à radiação ultravioleta para uso terapêutico. O uso dessas radiações já é utilizado na prática dermatológica, e estudos já provaram o efeito benéfico do tratamento UV em doenças inflamatórias crônicas ou linfoproliferativas. O Serviço de Dermatologia do Hospital de Clíni
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2013-04
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24. Desafio clínico e histológico no diagnóstico diferencial de alopecia difusa: alopecia androgenética, eflúvio telógeno e alopecia areata - parte II
A alopecia difusa tem como principais causas eflúvio telógeno, alopecia androgenética difusa (alopecia androgenética de padrão feminino) e alopecia areata difusa. Em muitas ocasiões o diagnóstico diferencial entre as três entidades é difícil. Na segunda parte deste artigo se discute em mais detalhes as características clínicas, dermatoscópicas e
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2012-12