Open AccessConcomitant presentation of alopecia areata in siblings: A rare occurrence
Author(s) -
Roshni Me,
C M Kiran
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7753.96911
Subject(s) - alopecia areata , concomitant , presentation (obstetrics) , dermatology , medicine , family history , case presentation , pediatrics , surgery
Alopecia areata (AA) is one among the many causes of non-scarring alopecia in children. Family history has been noted in 10-20% of cases, but concomitant presentation in siblings is extremely rare. The patterns and associations of childhood AA are similar to adults; however, there are some differences which are being highlighted in this article.