Diphenylcyclopropenone-Induced Vitiligo in a Patient with Alopecia Universalis

August 2013 in “ Case reports in dermatology ”

Hassan Riad, Haya Al Mannai, Khalid Mansour, Khalifa Al Qaatri, Sharifa Al Dosari, Amina Al Obaidaly, Emad Sultan

alopecia universalis alopecia areata diphenylcyclopropenone DCP vitiligo autoimmune diseases susceptibility genes follicular melanocyte destruction

Studysummary This case report describes a patient in whom vitiligo was induced by diphenylcyclopropenone treatment for alopecia universalis, highlighting the potential overlap of susceptibility genes between the two conditions.

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