ArticleCureus2020
Incipient Diabetes Mellitus and Nascent Thyroid Disease Presenting as Beard Alopecia Areata: Case Report and Treatment Review of Alopecia Areata of the Beard.
Article in Cureus, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Beard Alopecia: An Updated and Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Presentation and Treatment.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Alopecia Areata Barbae in a Nutshell.Skin appendage disorders · 2023Review
- A Retrospective Comparative Study of Two Concentrations of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Patchy Alopecia Areata on the Scalp.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2020Article
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Abstract
Alopecia areata is a non-scarring hair loss that commonly presents on the scalp. In men, when this condition results in facial hair loss on the cheek, jaw, and neck, it is referred to as beard alopecia areata. Beard alopecia areata can be associated with autoimmune conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, and vitiligo. A 28-year-old man presented with a five-month history of facial hair loss; his condition was diagnosed as beard alopecia areata after clinical examination. Treatment with twice daily topical 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream led to complete regrowth of his beard hair after six months. There are several potential agents and modalities for the treatment of individuals with beard alopecia areata. Treatment options include corticosteroid therapy (intralesional or topical), immunotherapy, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, lasers, photodynamic therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and treatment of an underlying
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