Diffuse alopecia areata. Does a biopsy show inflammation around the follicles?

Hello,

I was diagnosed with diffuse Alopecia areata, and the scalp biopsy showed no scarring or inflammation around the hair follicles. I thought in alopecia areata that the cause is inflammation? I am losing hair everywhere on my body except arms, all with an itch. I have been shedding profusely everyday for almost 2 years, I still get some growth but have thinned out everywhere. I am just starting to see some small patches on the crown.

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Permalink Reply by Nani on March 7, 2013 at 9:23pm

I found that a good exfoliation helps with the itch. Grape seed oil, 2 to 1 brown and white sugar.

Permalink Reply by Sharon on March 8, 2013 at 12:50pm

I have found that my skin in general is drier since I lost my hair. It is also very sensitive to sunlight so i use alot of sunscreen. I think we don't realize just what good those tiny little hairs all over our bodies do for us.

I have had AU most of my adult life and have found that the more I moisturize the better my skin feels.

Permalink Reply by Erika on March 10, 2013 at 12:14pm

There was a TON of inflammation when I had mine done but there was no scarring which is a good thing. Did they test you for any weird infections? That was the first thing they looked for when they checked for mine. I do notice my scalp itches more in the winter then it does the summer. You could also try tea tree oil.

Permalink Reply by DM on March 12, 2013 at 7:58pm

thank you for your responses. erika, i've been hearing that people who have had biopsies and have aa have inflammation as you did, so i dont understand why i've been diagnosed with diffuse aa. the doctor said its not chronic telogen effluvium because thats usually limited to the scalp. i am having allergy testing done, and will see a neurologist, i have a constant tingling, itching , stinging scalp which extends to the eyebrows and eyelashes, i'm wondering if its a type of neuralgia.

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Permalink Reply by nursekati1981 on March 20, 2013 at 11:26pm
My derm said my biopsy came back with inflammation and very numerous white blood cells, confirming AA.
Permalink Reply by DM on March 20, 2013 at 11:55pm

thanks nursekati.

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