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[Turning white overnight, is it possible?]

E P Plinck1, J D Peereboom-Wynia, V D Vuzevski

  • 1Polikliniek Haar- en Nagelziekten, Rotterdam.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|June 12, 1993
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Sudden hair whitening in a 64-year-old woman was diagnosed as alopecia areata. This rare, diffuse form can cause rapid hair color change, mimicking overnight graying.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Trichology

Background:

  • Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss.
  • It typically presents as patchy hair loss but can rarely manifest diffusely.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old female experienced sudden, widespread hair whitening.
  • Clinical analysis confirmed the condition as alopecia areata.

Findings:

  • The patient's presentation is consistent with a rare, diffuse-onset alopecia areata.
  • In this specific presentation, the loss of pigmented hairs creates the illusion of rapid graying.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a rare presentation of alopecia areata.
  • Understanding diffuse-onset alopecia areata is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient counseling.

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  • Historical accounts of overnight graying may be explained by this phenomenon.