EP006 - Alopecia in Middle-Aged Male

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In this episode, we discuss hair loss in a 38-year-old man. Our case involves a newsagent presenting with sudden hair loss on his scalp and one eyebrow. This is likely alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss. We explore the unpredictable nature of this condition, the patient's concerns about diagnosis and prognosis, and treatment options like topical and intralesional corticosteroids. Learn more about managing this challenging condition.