TLDR A 12-year-old boy in rural south India had a rare skin condition causing hair loss and inability to sweat.
The case report described a 12-year-old boy from rural South India who presented with syringolymphoid hyperplasia, alopecia, and anhidrosis. This condition was characterized by the presence of lymphoid tissue proliferation in the skin, leading to hair loss and a lack of sweating. The report highlighted the rarity of this condition and emphasized the importance of recognizing its clinical features for accurate diagnosis and management. The authors did not report any conflicts of interest.
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