Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis: Congenital Alopecia Treatment in a Rare Neurocutaneous Syndrome

    September 2013 in “ Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery ”
    Lorenzo Borgognoni, Paola Brandani, Francesca Reali, Gianni Gerlini, Serena Sestini, Vincenza Maio, Umberto Maria Reali
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    TLDR A girl with a rare syndrome had successful hair loss treatment with no relapse after 4 years.
    The document describes the successful treatment of congenital alopecia in a 16-year-old girl with encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (ECCL), a condition characterized by skin, ocular, and neurological disorders. The patient underwent two scalp expansion procedures, which resulted in high satisfaction and no signs of alopecia relapse after a 4-year follow-up. The case highlights the significance of identifying ECCL in individuals with skin anomalies and the potential role of plastic surgeons in managing the associated skin conditions to improve psychological well-being.
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