Alopecia Neoplastica Caused by Desmoplastic Melanoma

    November 2003 in “ Australasian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Kerry A. Crotty, William H. McCarthy, Michael Quinn, Stanley W. McCarthy
    Studysummary This report describes the first known case of desmoplastic melanoma presenting as localized alopecia, highlighting the tumor's aggressive behavior and recurrence despite multiple interventions.
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