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Case Reports
. 2007 Nov;48(4):221-3.
doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2007.00390.x.

A case of widespread non-pigmented hair regrowth in diffuse alopecia areata

Quan Q Dinh  1 , Alvin H Chong
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A case of widespread non-pigmented hair regrowth in diffuse alopecia areata

Quan Q Dinh et al. Australas J Dermatol. 2007 Nov.

Abstract

A 62-year-old woman presented with diffuse alopecia areata affecting more than 50% of her scalp hairs with sparing of non-pigmented hairs. She was treated with a 2-month course of oral prednisolone and extensive hair regrowth occurred. The new hairs were completely non-pigmented. As a result, the patient's hair colour is now strikingly and completely white, with a normal hair density. This response has been sustained for 6 months after cessation of treatment.

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