TLDR The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.
The document described a JAAD Grand Rounds quiz focusing on dermatological conditions, including woolly hair nevus and focal alopecia. Woolly hair nevus was characterized by tightly coiled, lusterless hair patches that appear at birth or early childhood, often associated with epidermal nevi and sometimes eye abnormalities. The condition was diagnosed clinically and had no effective treatments. A case of a 65-year-old woman with focal alopecia was also discussed, highlighting a slowly enlarging plaque on the scalp, diagnosed as alopecia neoplastica, likely due to metastatic spread from a previous breast carcinoma. The document provided diagnostic questions and answers for educational purposes.
40 citations,
February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.
126 citations,
January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
The document is a detailed guide on skin conditions and treatments for dermatologists.
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June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
