Korean J Dermatol.  2007 Mar;45(3):294-298.

A Case of Alopecia Areata Associated with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type III

• Kim JY
• Han TY
• Ro BI

Abstract

Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APGS) is characterized by the association of two or more endocrine disorders that are mediated by autoimmune mechanism. We herein report a case of alopecia areata associated with APGS type III. This particular case involved autoimmune Hashimoto thyroiditis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and vitiligo, and so met the criteria of APGS type III.

Keyword

Alopecia areata; Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome; Vitiligo

MeSH Terms

Alopecia Areata*
Alopecia*
Hashimoto Disease
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Polyendocrinopathies, Autoimmune*
Vitiligo