Turner's Syndrome Associated With Psoriasis and Alopecia Areata

January 2003 in “ Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”

Paolo Rosina, G Segalla, M. Magnanini, C. Chieregato, Annalisa Barba

Turner's syndrome psoriasis alopecia areata scalp psoriasis topical therapy autoimmune diseases histological evaluation alopecia topical treatment autoimmune conditions

TLDR Turner's syndrome may be linked to autoimmune diseases like psoriasis and alopecia areata, needing comprehensive care.

This case report described an 18-year-old girl with Turner's syndrome who also had psoriasis and alopecia areata. She had been experiencing psoriasis on her scalp for 5 years and alopecia for 6 months. Histological evaluation confirmed the diagnoses. While topical therapy helped treat the psoriatic lesions, it was ineffective for alopecia areata. The co-occurrence of these conditions in Turner's syndrome might suggest a genetic link and a predisposition to autoimmune or immunological diseases. Psychological factors such as anxiety and depression could have been significant triggers. The report recommended a multidisciplinary approach, including psychological and behavioral techniques, for effective management.

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