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Successful Treatment of Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia Associated with Scalp Demodicosis Using Cryotherapy and Topical Metronidazole.

Authors :
Al Kharusi, Salma T.
Al Lamki, Aya A.
Al Rajaibi, Raqiya M.
Al Ajmi, Zakiya I.
Source :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. Aug2024, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p405-408. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is a rare, benign, vasoproliferative tumour. We report a 25-year-old female patient who reported in 2021 to a dermatology clinic in Rustaq, Oman, with multiple, grouped, erythematous dome-shaped papules and nodules of 6 months duration on the left temporo-occipital region. Biopsy findings were consistent with a diagnosis of ALHE with evidence of Demodex mite infestation in the sebaceous ducts. The patient demonstrated significant improvement following 7 weeks of treatment with multiple cryotherapy sessions and topical application of metronidazole gel. This case suggests that scalp demodicosis may represent a novel trigger for the development of ALHE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2075051X
Volume :
24
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179408455
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.18295/SQUMJ.12.2023.090