THE LOS ANGELES DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY

The document presented a case study of a 19-year-old female with alopecia universalis, characterized by complete hair loss for seven months. The condition began with bald patches that eventually merged, leading to total hair loss, including scalp, eyebrows, axillary, and pubic hair. The patient experienced significant nervous and emotional tension at the onset. Previous treatments with vitamin B injections and ultraviolet light were ineffective. A physical examination in 1964 showed no abnormalities other than the skin condition. The study also noted a family history, as the patient's sister had experienced temporary bald spots in childhood but recovered fully.