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Alopecia and Periodontitis: Exploring the connecting dots
Jaya Agrawal1, Nand Lal1, Rameshwari Singhal1
1Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
|June 22, 2023
Summary
Alopecia areata, a condition causing hair loss, may be linked to oral health issues like periodontitis. Prompt dental assessment and treatment could improve alopecia outcomes by addressing oral foci of infection.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Oral Medicine
Background:
- 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.
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