Ant-eaten alopecia, a cause of sudden localized hair loss
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: Here we report 38 cases of ant- cut alopecia in patient who referred to Fasa dermatology clinic that is affiliated to Fasa University of medical sciences, during past eleven years. The patients ages ranges from 17 to 69 years old. 29 patients were male. All of them have complained about suddenly localized hair loss on scalp or beard area after awakening. On awakening cut hair were left on their pillow or bed cloths; sometimes the patients declares that some ants are present between hair bunches or on bed cloths. All of the hairs have been cut only around few millimeters above the skin level. Sometimes sign of few bite and erythematous macule were apparent on the site of hair loss. 30 out of patients (80%) were Opium addict. The diagnosis of this rare cause of alopecia is based on clinical examination and history taking and the hair regrow without medication. Keywords: Alopecia, Alopecia aerate, Ants, Opiate addiction, Narcotics.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammad Hossein Lohraseb, Fatemeh Khajeh, Reza Pour Mohammadi, Siavash Motazedian
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