Circumscribed Morphea of the Scalp: An Entity to Be Considered in the Differential Diagnosis of Cicatricial Alopecia.

Authors :: Romagnuolo M
Moltrasio C
Barbareschi M
Barberi F
Riva D
Di Benedetto A
Boggio F
Source :: Skin appendage disorders [Skin Appendage Disord] 2022 Nov; Vol. 8 (6), pp. 500-503. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jul 04.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Introduction: Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, could affect the head and neck region, mainly manifesting in a linear pattern. Localized scleroderma of the scalp presenting as a circumscribed alopecic patch has been described as an unusual clinical entity. We present a new case of circumscribed morphea of the scalp.<br />Case Report: We present the case of a 33-year-old man with a single cicatricial alopecic patch of the scalp. The main clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathological findings are described.<br />Conclusion: We suggest considering scalp morphea in the differential diagnosis of mono-lesional cicatricial alopecia involving the scalp.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 by S. Karger AG, Basel.)

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