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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Published on: July 11, 2013
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Scalp psoriasis with increased hair density.
Vidhi V Shah1, Erica B Lee2, Shivani P Reddy3
1University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, USA.
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|August 24, 2018
Summary
Scalp psoriasis usually causes hair loss. This study details an unusual case where scalp psoriasis surprisingly increased hair density, even resisting steroid treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Autoimmune diseases
- Hair follicle biology
Background:
- Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition frequently impacting the scalp.
- Scalp psoriasis is often linked to alopecia (hair loss), potentially due to altered hair cycle phases.
- Scalp involvement significantly affects patient quality of life and clinical management.
Observation:
- An unusual presentation of scalp psoriasis was observed.
- The affected scalp area exhibited increased hair density, contrary to typical presentations.
Findings:
- The case demonstrated a rare instance of enhanced hair growth in psoriatic scalp lesions.
- This increased hair density was unresponsive to conventional topical steroid therapy.
Implications:
- This case challenges the conventional understanding of psoriasis-induced alopecia.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms behind this unusual hair density increase.
- Investigating novel therapeutic strategies for treatment-resistant scalp psoriasis with altered hair dynamics is warranted.
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