Allergy? Need thoughts on subject

So wanted to see what opinions are on allergies causing AA. here's my dilemma I started getting spots about 3 week after I got a new dog. Now I've had dogs before and never in my life had any type of alopecia .. Until now that is. Am I being silly or is this something I should get tested. I love this dog and am hoping it's just a bad coincidence. Any thoughts would help. Thank you

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Permalink Reply by H on February 1, 2014 at 1:07pm
There is a correlation with gluten (food) allergies.
Permalink Reply by michelle on February 1, 2014 at 2:18pm

As far as I know there is no research to date correlating gluten to Alopecia.  Alopecia is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the hair follicles on the head and in the case of Alopecia Universalis (which I have) on the entire body.   The difficulty is there is no known cause for this disease.  Who knows what each individual's trigger is.  At the end of the day removing the trigger will not cure the disease.  Once it is there ...it is there....there are some treatments that are successful for the less severe of the disease.  I would consult your doctor.    I would keep your dog ;-)

Permalink Reply by Rach1992 on January 25, 2017 at 1:17am

There have indeed been studies that correlate gluten to alopecia but correlation =/= causation. Also, it could trigger it in some and not in others. Autoimmune triggers differ from individual to individual.

Permalink Reply by Pam on February 1, 2014 at 3:21pm

Personally I feel that allergies can be a trigger for AA -my son was tested for food allergies, and the test came back identifying mutliple allergies....he removed the allergens from his diet and his hair started growing back.  Now, there is no solid evidence that it was the allergens, I think more of a gut feeling.  You know your body best and how to read the signals. I would definately get tested to make sure you are not allergic to the dog (pet dander,....) So little is known about AA that you almost have to be your own detective......

Permalink Reply by Elena on February 1, 2014 at 6:10pm
Did you remove the dog from your life and has it helped?
Permalink Reply by Elena on February 2, 2014 at 4:17pm
I have been to a dermatologist and he gave me the shots but started with one or two spots has turned into about a dozen. In all sizes. Nothing seems to be helping They have now put me on anti fungle meds.
I have pain and little pimple like things in these spots so they (doctors) don't know what to think. So now asking for allergy test next. I'm at a loss:-(. Thanks for the conversation I really do appreciate you.
Permalink Reply by leah on February 4, 2014 at 11:18pm

Hmm interesting,are you sneezing or having any other symptoms like allergic to dog?

Permalink Reply by leah on February 4, 2014 at 11:20pm

When I first had spot, dr thought ringworm and put me on heavy drugs. Than after few months of them testing my liver cause drugs so hard on and skin said none.  Ran million other tests and kind of scarey cause some you wait while to hear back and fatal. All fine, They always do Thryoid and always tested normal. That I've heard most common for some hair lose fine. Some people say allergies, but have heard like 90% unknown. Some people say if you have one autoimmune more common another related. I have eczema and they thought food, but I don't eat wheat or dairy and still have. Have losted most my hair and really not sure why. I try always quiz people and new practitioners, but so far no real cause. Just try to be healthy as can and avoid things that could irritate me. Best with!

Permalink Reply by cwincos on February 5, 2014 at 5:10pm

I have AU.  Several websites mention 'quieting your immune system' or gluten free will help.  I mentioned this to my allergist and his opinion is that there is no correlation.  He went into great detail about the different parts of the immune system and how allergy affect lymphocytes and t-cells.  Auto-immune disorders affect a completely different part of the immune system. He said if there was a correlation there would be research/studies to prove. Each individual responds differently. If you have a gluten allergy, it can cause hair loss not because the allergen affect on the immune system, but because you aren't absorbing the nutrients that support hair growth. Keep the dog.

Permalink Reply by Elena on February 6, 2014 at 2:40am
Wow that's the best explanation ever. Thank you so much and yes I plan on keeping him. Guess I'm just at a loss and am reaching for anything here on why this would happen to me now at the age of 42 with no warning:-( Again thank you
Permalink Reply by tryingtobestrong on February 27, 2014 at 6:22pm

I am 99.9% sure my daughters alopecia was triggered by food allergies. 

Permalink Reply by Pam on February 27, 2014 at 11:29pm

I feel the same way about my son - also triggered by food allergies and environmental allergens.....

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