Korean J Dermatol.
1996 Jun;34(3):434-439.
A Case of Alopecia Universalis Associated with Autoimmune Poly Glandular Syndrome type II
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APGS) is characterized by the association of two or more endocrine disorders that are mediated by autoimmune mechanism. We report herein a case of alopecia universalis associated with APGS manifesting autoimmune Addison's disease, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, primary gonadal failure, which met the criteria of APGS type II. Alopecia is less commonly associated PGA type II.
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