Rare Concurrence of Alopecia Areata in the Setting of the Lipedematous Scalp

We report a case of alopecia areata with LS, which may be misdiagnosed as LA. However, the histopathologic features showed a thickened subcutaneous fat layer and hair bulb inflammation. Hair regrowth was appreciable after treatment with topical steroids, minoxidil, oral compound glycyrrhizin, and vitamin D. This case report aims to show that LS and alopecia areata may coexist, and histopathologic examination is necessary for precise diagnosis.
Source: The American Journal of Dermatopathology - Category: Pathology Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research