Amelanocytic Anhidrotic Alopecia Areata-Like Phenotype After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
August 2012
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
alopecia areata anhidrosis hematopoietic stem cell transplant melanocytes lymphocytic infiltrate hair follicles adnexal structures immune system pigmentary loss hair loss sweat gland dysfunction stem cell transplant skin pigment cells immune cells hair roots skin structures immune response skin color loss
Studysummary This case report describes a man's permanent skin and hair whitening, and generalized anhidrosis following allogeneic stem cell transplant, linked to immune-mediated destruction of melanocytes.
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