TLDR Identical twins both had a rare hair loss condition, suggesting it might be genetic.
The document reported a case of 32-year-old identical female twins who both experienced folliculitis decalvans, a chronic condition leading to permanent hair loss. The twins had relapsing pruritic outbreaks on their scalps, resulting in bald patches, and Staphylococcus aureus was found in their lesions. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis, and immunological tests showed no immune system alterations. This was the first known report of folliculitis decalvans in identical twins, suggesting a potential genetic component to the disease.
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