Publication: Alopecia Universalis Associated with Hyperthyroidism Treated with Azathioprine and Hydroxychloroquine: A Case Report
Date
2021
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Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract:
Alopecia universalis is an uncommon form of alopecia areata involving hair loss over the entire scalp and body. This condition is difficult to treat and sustain the growth of hair for longer duration. We report a case of alopecia universalis associated with severe hyperthyroidism. A lady in her fourth decade presented to us with gradual onset of alopecia universalis, who later found to have hyperthyroidism which was refractory to multiple treatment modalities. She was treated successfully with azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine. Alopecia universalis with less response to oral steroid
therapy was successfully managed with azathioprine with hydroxychloroquine.
Description
Vikash Paudel
Department of Dermatology, National Medical College, Birgunj, Nepal
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8729-052X
Deepa Chudal
Deputy superintendent of police, Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0610-3214
Manish Bhakta Pradhan
Department of Dermatology, National Medical College, Birgunj, Nepal
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5220-6113
Rupa Thakur
Department of Dermatology, National Medical College, Birgunj, Nepal
Buddhi Raj Pandey
Department of Dermatology, National Medical College, Birgunj, Nepal
Keywords
alopecia areata, alopecia universalis, azathioprine, hydroxychloroquine