ISSN: 2574-7800
Authors: Kaur I*
Background: Alopecia areata is a kind of recurring, non-scarring hair loss that can affect any hair-bearing location and exhibit itself in a variety of ways, causing emotional and psychosocial discomfort. Despite the availability of its treatment, many individuals suffering from AA refused to seek it due to misconception and lack of faith in its effectiveness. The objective of this study is to describe clinical presentation and outcome of an AA treatment. Methodology: Patient with the early stage of AA is involved in this case presentation with a scalp analysis performed to determine the cause of his hair loss. Treatment of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is administered over the course of 2 months, complemented by Prednisone, Minoxidil and Vitamin C. Result: Rapid hair growth after 3rd injection of triamcinolone and 10mg of Prednisone in the patchy bald area, with the gradual growth of the hair base which completely covers the bald area in just 3 months. Conclusion: It is important to raise awareness among the general public of the option available to them should they suffer from AA with detailed clinical presentation and outcome of an AA treatment.
Keywords: Alopecia Areata; AA; Hair loss; Patchy baldness
