TLDR Emotional factors are crucial in treating and preventing scalp neurodermatitis and hair loss.
A 60-year-old woman with a 2-year history of an itchy scalp lesion and localized hair loss was diagnosed with neurodermatitis circumscripta (lichen simplex chronicus) of the scalp. Treatment included intralesional steroids, oral doxepin, and psychotherapy, leading to complete symptom remission and total hair regrowth within 3 months. The case highlighted the significant role of emotional factors in the disease's onset and the necessity of addressing these factors alongside dermatological treatment for effective management and prevention of recurrence.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
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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.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests a possible connection between rapid weight loss and hair loss, and reports a case of skin condition improvement after stopping acne medication.
