TLDR A rare scalp condition causing hair loss improved with a specific cream.
The document discussed a rare case of cutaneous scalp sarcoidosis presenting as cicatricial alopecia in a 64-year-old woman with a history of sarcoidosis. She exhibited alopecia and hypopigmented patches on her scalp, along with papular sarcoid lesions on her upper back and a history of pulmonary involvement. The condition improved with the application of topical clobetasol propionate, aligning with previous literature on the systemic nature of sarcoidosis and its cutaneous manifestations.
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October 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sarcoidosis is more common and severe in Black patients than in Caucasians, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
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September 2019 in “European Medical Journal” Scalp sarcoidosis can cause hair loss and needs accurate diagnosis and treatment with specific medications.
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