Localized Follicular Mucinosis in a Child Treated Successfully with Pimecrolimus and Targeted Phototherapy

Follicular mucinosis (FM)/alopecia mucinosa is not commonly seen in children. There are a limited number of case reports, and its prognosis and long-term outcome are unpredictable. We describe a case of FM in a 3-year-old child, which was confirmed on histopathology. The lesion resolved with topical...

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Published in:Case reports in dermatology 2022-01, Vol.14 (1), p.84-87
Main Authors: Mutalik, Sharad, Nikam, Balkrishna, Salunke, Tejaswini
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alopecia
alopecia mucinosa
Baldness
Case reports
Fungal infections
Light therapy
Malaria
Pediatrics
phototherapy
Single Case
Steroids
topical pimecrolimus
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Summary:Follicular mucinosis (FM)/alopecia mucinosa is not commonly seen in children. There are a limited number of case reports, and its prognosis and long-term outcome are unpredictable. We describe a case of FM in a 3-year-old child, which was confirmed on histopathology. The lesion resolved with topical pimecrolimus cream and targeted phototherapy with an excimer lamp and has not recurred.
ISSN:1662-6567
1662-6567
DOI:10.1159/000523915