ASSESSMENT OF CASES OF ALOPECIA AREATA

Abstract

Background: To assess cases of Alopecia Areata with dermascope. Methods: Ninety- six (96) cases of Alopecia Areata age ranging 20-50 years of either gender were selected. The site was selected and the lesion was observed through the dermascope. Grading was
performed and hair loss was recorded.
Results: Out of 96 patients, males comprised 40 (41.6%) and females 56 (58.4%). Dermascopic findings were vallus hair in 33 (34.3%), yellow dots in 21 (21.8%), black dots in 10 (10.4%), broken hair in 18 (18.7%) and exclamation mark in 14 (14.5%) patients. A non- significant difference was observed (P> 0.05). Hair loss grade S1 was seen in 9 (9.3%), S2 in 13 (13.5%), S3 in 15 (15.6%), S4 in 23 (23.9%) and S5 in 36 (37.5%) patients. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05).
Conclusion: The most common dermascopic findings were vallus hair and yellow dots. In maximum patients, S5 hair loss grade was observed