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  • Dermatology and Oral Medicine

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  • Alopecia areata is a systemic disease causing nonscarring hair loss.
  • It significantly impacts patients' social lives, increasing stress and worsening the condition.
  • Oral foci of infection, particularly periodontitis, are increasingly recognized as systemic health concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential correlation between alopecia areata and periodontitis.
  • To highlight the role of stress and autoimmunity in this relationship.
  • To emphasize the importance of dental assessment in unexplained alopecia cases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and documented case reports.
  • Analysis of the interplay between stress, autoimmunity, and oral health.
  • Discussion of interdisciplinary approaches.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests an interrelationship between alopecia areata and oral infections.
  • Stress and autoimmunity may mediate the connection between alopecia and periodontitis.
  • Dental interventions have shown potential to improve alopecia prognosis.

Conclusions:

  • A complete oral examination is crucial for patients with unexplained alopecia.
  • An interdisciplinary approach involving dental and medical professionals is necessary.
  • Addressing oral infections may help prevent the progression of both alopecia and periodontitis.