TLDR Follicular dystrophy in immunocompromised patients may be linked to medication or viral factors and can improve with treatment changes.
Two case reports from 2004 described similar conditions in immunocompromised patients, characterized by follicular papules, loss of eyebrows and eyelashes, and distinctive histological features. One case involved a kidney transplant patient with "cyclosporine-induced follicular dystrophy," which improved after discontinuing cyclosporine. The other case, termed "viral-associated trichodysplasia," involved viral-like particles and showed some improvement with topical cidofovir. Both cases shared histological findings, suggesting a potential unification under a single entity in future studies.
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine can cause a unique skin condition called "cyclosporine-induced folliculodystrophy."
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.
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January 2011 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.
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December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
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