Alopecia Areata, Acne, Steroid Induced - DermAtlas

Contributor

Julie Jefferson, MD

Diagnosis

alopecia areata acne, steroid induced

Body Site

scalp total body

Age

3 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

discrete confluent

Color

skin color

Morphology

papule

Pattern

generalized, disseminated

Comments

A 3-year-old boy was evaluated for round patches of nonscarring hair loss over the entire body. He achieved some scalp hair regrowth with the daily application of fluocinonide 0.05% ointment and minoxidil 5% solution over 4 months. Note the closed comedones scattered over the scalp consistent with steroid-induced acne.

Description

scattered discrete and confluent patches of hair loss with scattered closed comedones

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11/28/2010 14:18:38

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