TLDR The man's scarring alopecia and skin issues did not improve with treatments.
A 28-year-old man experienced scarring alopecia on his scalp and possible folliculitis on his limbs and trunk for over 10 years, with no improvement from various topical treatments. He had a family history of keratosis pilaris, and all family members had straight hair, while his remaining scalp hair was excessively curly. Physical examination revealed an 8-cm area of scarring alopecia with follicular scaling papules and pustules on the scalp, and 1- to 2-mm erythematous follicular keratotic papules on the trunk, arms, and legs. His palms and soles showed mild diffuse keratotic thickening. Seven years prior, he was treated with oral vitamin A without lasting benefit.
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September 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” Two boys had a rare skin condition needing to be differentiated from similar disorders, with unclear inheritance due to few cases.
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
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April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
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April 1906 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.
