Alopecia Areata tied to significantly increased risk of retinal disease: Study
Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2021-11-23 04:15 GMT | Update On 2021-11-23 07:07 GMT
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Alopecia Areata is tied with a significantly increased risk of retinal disease, as per a recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Alopecia areata occurs when the immune system attacks hair follicles and may be brought on by severe stress. The main symptom is hair loss. Treatment may address any underlying conditions and includes topical scalp medication. Growing evidence has revealed abnormalities in the retinal structures of patients with alopecia areata (AA). However, the relationship between AA and retinopathy remains unclear. A group of researchers conducted a study to investigate the association between AA and retinal diseases.
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