Persistent depigmented regrowth after alopecia areata

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002 Apr;46(4):619-20. doi: 10.1067/mjd.2002.120604.

Abstract

We report a case of persistent depigmented hair regrowth from the site of a patch of alopecia areata. It is well known that hair may regrow unpigmented from a site of alopecia areata; however, it was previously thought that this was temporary, lasting no longer than the first hair cycle.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Alopecia Areata / complications
  • Alopecia Areata / physiopathology*
  • Alopecia Areata / therapy
  • Female
  • Hair / growth & development*
  • Hair Color*
  • Humans
  • Pigmentation Disorders / complications*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / therapy