Hair Depigmentation and Dermatitis – An Unexpected Presentation of Cystic Fibrosis
December 2013
in “
Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics
”
Studysummary This case study describes a 3.5-month-old girl with cystic fibrosis who experienced hair and skin depigmentation, which resolved after treatment with pancreatic enzymes and vitamins. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
A 3.5-month-old female with cystic fibrosis (CF) exhibited rare symptoms of hair and eyelash depigmentation, dermatitis, malnutrition, edema, and anemia. Following treatment with pancreatic enzyme and vitamin supplementation, her skin condition improved, and her hair returned to its normal brown color. This case highlighted an unusual presentation of CF, emphasizing the importance of recognizing diverse symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
