Desmoplastic Melanoma Presenting as an Alopecic Patch in a Young Patient

    June 2023 in “ JAAD Case Reports ”
    Lauren C. LaMonica, Margaret E. Lang Houser, Emily H. Smith
    Studysummary This article reviews the epidemiology of desmoplastic melanoma and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing higher risks in chronically sun-exposed older males.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on jaadcasereports.org →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 2

    1. Desmoplastic Melanoma Presenting as Primary Alopecia Neoplastica: A Report of Two Cases Journal of Cutaneous Pathology · 2016
    2. Alopecia Neoplastica Caused by Desmoplastic Melanoma Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2003