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Folliculitis decalvans and lichen planopilaris have been considered two distinct cicatricial alopecias. However, biphasic presentation of folliculitis decalvans - lichen planopilaris in the same patient has been recently described, therefore raising the ...
Ana Marcos-Pinto +3 more
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Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: review and update of diagnostic and therapeutic features [PDF]
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are primary scarring alopecias where diagnosis can be suggested by clinical and trichoscopy features, especially in the early stages, but scalp biopsy is the standard exam for definitive diagnosis ...
Carolina Oliveira Costa Fechine +2 more
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Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. This bacillus has a high predilection for skin and peripheral nerves. The scalp’s anatomical properties do not favor the development of such mycobacterium.
Raila de Brito Macedo +4 more
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Acneiform dermatoses are follicular eruptions. The initial lesion is inflammatory, usually a papule or pustule. Comedones are later secondary lesions, a sequel to encapsulation and healing of the primary abscess.
Jansen, Thomas, Plewig, G.
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Lichen planopilaris epidemiology: a retrospective study of 80 cases [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Lichen planopilaris is a frequent presentation of primary cicatricial alopecia. Scalp distribution characterizes the main clinical presentations: classic lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia and Graham-Little Piccardi-Lassueur ...
Vanessa Cristina Soares +2 more
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Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Clinicopathologic Study of Fifty Cases
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS) is an uncommon, pustular, idiopathic disorder typically occurring on the scalp of the elderly, whose diagnosis requires close clinicopathologic correlations.
Andrea Michelerio +3 more
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Post-traumatic extensive scalp ulceration: A diagnostic and management challenge!
Dissecting cellulitis of scalp (DCS) is an uncommon inflammatory dermatosis, which can be difficult to diagnose in the absence of concomitant cutaneous markers. We present an interesting case of DCS in a 60-year-old male, with an onset after blunt trauma
Meha Tyagi, Chander Grover, Sonal Sharma
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Quality of Life and Psychopathology in Lichen Planus: A Neglected Disease Burden
The disease burden of lichen planus and its impact on patients’ quality of life have not been well studied. The aim of this mono-centre cross-sectional study was to investigate these factors. From June to September 2020, an anonymous survey was posted to
Zeno Fiocco +6 more
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Dermoscopy in general dermatology: A practical overview [PDF]
Over the last few years, dermoscopy has been shown to be a useful tool in assisting the noninvasive diagnosis of various general dermatological disorders.
Errichetti, Enzo, Stinco, Giuseppe
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Wound myiasis: the role of entodermoscopy [PDF]
: Although wound or traumatic myiasis is common in tropical countries, only recently cases associated with underlying dermatoses, such as seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis, have been reported.
João Renato Vianna Gontijo +1 more
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