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Comprehensive Case Report on Folliculitis Decalvans in a Pediatric Patient
Dimitrios Motsios1, Kalliopi Sotiropoulou, Sylvana Karabarba
1Dimitrios Motsios, Scientific Associate of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1st Department of Dermatology, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens Greece; motsiosdimitris@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Folliculitis decalvans, typically observed in adult males, is rare in pediatric populations. This case report explores the diagnosis and management of a 12-year-old boy with this condition, marking a rare pediatric case in Greece. The patient, a 12-year-old boy of Greek descent, initially presented with symptoms of hair loss beginning at three years of age. Over the years, he developed alopecic patches on the scalp characterized by perifollicular erythema, hyperkeratosis, and tufted hair, accompanied by mild itching and discomfort The report discusses the diagnostic challenges (dermoscopy, histological examination), treatment strategies, and the patient's response to a multimodal treatment regimen.
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