European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

THE CLINICAL SPECTRUM OF ALOPECIA AREATA IN IRAQ

Dr. Abdul Jabbar Yassin Al Zubaidy*, Dr. Saad D. Hameed and Dr. Hazim Gani Yaseen

ABSTRACT

Background: Alopecia areata typically presents with round patches of hair loss. Patches may be single or multiple, and may coalesce. Although most obvious on the scalp, any hair-bearing skin can be affected. Aim of the study: This study was carried out in an attempt to have an idea about the alopecia areata regarding to age, sex distribution, relation to atopic dermatitis and clinical pattern of the disease. Materials and Methods: A total number of tow hundred fifty patients of both sexes with various degree of severity of alopecia areata. The patients were collected from multiple private dermatological clinics from January 2018 to July 2018. Results: 155 patients (62%) were males, and 95 patients (38%) were females, most age group is between 21years—30 years(28.8%) followed by age group 31years—40years(19.2%), 80.8% (202 patients) had more than one lesion. Most common site involved is the scalp 45%. Autoimmune disorders that was found in 32 patient’s (12.8%).

Keywords: Alopecia Areata, Autoimmune diseases.