Lichen Amyloidosis on the Scalp: A Case Report

    April 2022 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Xiangqian Li, Xinlv Huang, Juan Du, Cheng Zhou
    TLDR Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.
    This case report described a rare instance of lichen amyloidosis (LA) on the scalp of a 64-year-old Chinese male, who had a history of androgenetic alopecia. The patient presented with multiple dark-brown papules on the scalp, which were asymptomatic and increased over time. Histological examination confirmed amyloid deposits in the papillary dermis. The patient was treated with clobetasol propionate/all-trans retinoic acid compound ointment, resulting in significant improvement after 2 months. The study highlighted the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of primary cutaneous amyloidosis and suggested that dermoscopy could aid in diagnosis.
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