Looks like alopecia areata, smooth patches, exclamation mark hairs, nail pitting
• Rule out fungal infection, trichotillomania
• Screen:
TSH, Vit D, ANA, anti-TPO
Treatment:
• Mild (
Next Steps
Adjuncts:
• Address
vitamin deficiencies
• Psych support, camouflage options
Health Tips
Prognosis:
• Variable; better in isolated patches
• Poorer with ophiasis, nail changes, early onset