Occult Syringomas of the Scalp Associated With Progressive Hair Loss

This report from 1980 described a case of a 57-year-old woman experiencing progressive hair loss over 22 years, despite having previously luxuriant hair and being in good health. The study suggested that clinically inapparent sweat gland tumors, known as syringomas, might have contributed to her hair loss. Despite normal physical examinations and laboratory results, including tests for zinc, iron, thyroid hormones, and others, the hair loss persisted. Trials with low-dose dexamethasone, liothyronine sodium, and zinc sulfate were conducted, but the document did not specify their outcomes. The study highlighted the potential impact of hidden scalp conditions on hair loss.