Autoimmune hair disorders represent a significant subset of alopecias, often requiring specialized care and long-term management. This book focuses on conditions such as alopecia areata, lupus-induced alopecia, and lichen planopilaris, explaining immunopathogenesis, clinical patterns, and diagnostic workups. It reviews therapeutic options including corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and biologics, along with emerging treatments. Patient monitoring, relapse management, and psychological support are also discussed. Case vignettes, clinical photos, and treatment algorithms provide clear guidance for managing these complex and often relapsing disorders.
Zadie Griffith holds a consultant post in immunodermatology and serves as faculty at a medical sciences university in the Caribbean. Her primary academic focus lies in autoimmune-mediated skin and hair disorders, particularly alopecia areata and lupus-related alopecia. She has published extensively in high-impact journals and participates in international collaborative trials. Her current projects explore genetic susceptibility in hair loss syndromes. She is also active in mentoring young researchers in dermatological immunology and has reviewed for multiple journals.