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Anesthesia in alopecia mucinosa
1Department of Dermatology, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City.
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|July 1, 1987
Summary
Alopecia mucinosa, a rare skin condition, can cause anesthesia in the affected area. This case highlights a rare instance of hypoesthesia over the mandible due to this condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Alopecia mucinosa is a rare follicular mucinosis characterized by alopecia and sometimes inflammation.
- Cutaneous sensory changes, such as anesthesia, are infrequently associated with this condition.
Observation:
- A 23-year-old female presented with a patch of reduced sensation (hypoesthesia) on her right mandible.
- A biopsy of the affected skin confirmed the diagnosis of alopecia mucinosa.
Findings:
- The biopsy revealed characteristic features of alopecia mucinosa.
- The patient experienced anesthesia in the area of the skin lesion.
Implications:
- This case underscores the rare but possible neurological involvement in alopecia mucinosa.
- Clinicians should consider alopecia mucinosa in the differential diagnosis of localized anesthesia, particularly when accompanied by hair loss or skin changes.