Alopecia Areata and Periodontal Diseases: A Connecting Link - A Review

May 2024 in “ IP International Journal of Periodontology and Implantology ”

Archana Bhatia, Sandeep Kumar Bains

alopecia areata non-scarring hair loss periodontal diseases immunomodulators oral infection foci periodontitis autoimmune disease

TLDR Treating gum disease and stress may help improve alopecia.

This review explores the connection between alopecia areata, a condition causing non-scarring hair loss, and periodontal diseases. It highlights that the unknown causes of alopecia areata significantly affect patients' social lives, leading to stress and worsening the condition. The review suggests that quick dental evaluation and treatment, alongside immunomodulators and stress-relieving exercises, can improve the outlook for alopecia patients. It emphasizes the role of oral infection foci, particularly periodontitis, as a common systemic disorder linked to baldness, and discusses how stress and autoimmune disease influence the development of alopecia.

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