Circumscribed Morphea of the Scalp: An Entity to Be Considered in the Differential Diagnosis of Cicatricial Alopecia

Introduction: Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, could affect the head and neck region, mainly manifesting in a linear pattern. Localized scleroderma of the scalp presenting as a circumscribed alopecic patch has been described as an unusual clinical entity. We present a new case of circum...

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Published in:Skin appendage disorders 2022-11, Vol.8 (6), p.500-503
Main Authors: Romagnuolo, Maurizio, Moltrasio, Chiara, Barbareschi, Mauro, Barberi, Francesco, Riva, Davide, Di Benedetto, Alessandra, Boggio, Francesca
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Language:English
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Summary:Introduction: Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, could affect the head and neck region, mainly manifesting in a linear pattern. Localized scleroderma of the scalp presenting as a circumscribed alopecic patch has been described as an unusual clinical entity. We present a new case of circumscribed morphea of the scalp. Case Report: We present the case of a 33-year-old man with a single cicatricial alopecic patch of the scalp. The main clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathological findings are described. Conclusion: We suggest considering scalp morphea in the differential diagnosis of mono-lesional cicatricial alopecia involving the scalp.
ISSN:2296-9195
2296-9160
DOI:10.1159/000525355