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Dermoscopy Aids in the Diagnosis of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Published on: May 16, 2025
[Lipedematous scalp with early onset]
Roberto Rheingantz da Cunha Filho1, Hiram Larangeira de Almeida, André Cartell
1Universidade Católica de Pelotas, Brasil. robertodermatologista@yahoo.com.br <robertodermatologista@yahoo.com.br>
Abstract:
Lipedematous scalp is a rare disease of unknown cause characterized by increased scalp thickness with a soft consistence. We report the case of a 13-year-old female with pruriginous soft thickening of the scalp vertex and slow growth of hair in the affected area. Anatomopathological examination showed edema, sparse mononuclear inflammatory perifollicular infiltrate, and ectatic lymphatic vessels. Ultrasonography confirmed thickening of the subcutaneous tissue. This is the second report of the disorder in a patient younger than 18 years old.
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