Break Dancing: A New Risk Factor for Scarring Hair Loss

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Assaf Monselise ◽  
Lisa J.Y. Chan ◽  
Jerry Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Lichen Planopilaris ◽  
First Case ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Scalp Biopsy

Background: We report on a first case of lichen planopilaris (LPP) mimicking androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in an individual who has been break-dancing on his head for many years. LPP is an autoimmune inflammatory scalp condition that when left untreated can result in scarring and irreversible hair loss. The etiology of LPP is unknown. Different treatment modalities are used for LPP and AGA. Objective: To increase the awareness of physicians to the possibility of scarring hair loss (LPP) presenting like AGA. Results: Scalp examination showed scarring patches of hair loss. A scalp biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of LPP. Conclusion: Chronic scalp trauma due to break dancing may be a trigger for LPP. A meticulous scalp examination should be performed before making a diagnosis of nonscarring conditions of hair loss such as AGA. Early recognition of LPP and appropriate treatment are important before scarring and irreversible hair loss ensue.

613 Microsurgical Salvage of Neonatal Upper Limb Ischaemia Subsequent to Intrauterine Brachial Vessel Constriction

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Clements ◽  
M McBride ◽  
B Fogarty ◽  
H Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Brachial Artery ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Great Saphenous Vein ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Saphenous Vein Graft ◽  
Elective Caesarean Section ◽  
Tissue Loss ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Limb Ischaemia ◽  
Appropriate Treatment

Abstract Introduction We report a case of limb salvage due to intra uterine brachial artery thrombosis. Treatment modalities include medical, endovascular, and surgical. Early recognition, prompt institution of appropriate treatment and monitoring is vital to achieve successful revascularisation and prevention of lifelong morbidity. Description A male baby at (36 + 6week) gestation was born to a nulliparous mother with gestational diabetes via uncomplicated elective caesarean section. The child was noted to have a ‘flail’ ischeamic limb post-delivery. There were no palpable pulses in the limb and ultrasonography confirmed thrombosis of the proximal brachial artery. Aetiology was due to dense fibrotic circumferential constriction of the brachial vessels and plexus. Successful revascularisation was achieved with a contralateral interposition reversed great saphenous vein graft. Discussion Neonatal limb ischaemia is a rare disease entity with devastating morbidity- including compartment syndrome, tissue loss, limb loss, reduced limb growth, irreparable neuropathies and Volkmann’s syndrome. The initial diagnosis is based on the characteristic sequelae of ischaemia. Therapy should be individualised based on the clinical presentation. Early recognition, prompt institution of appropriate treatment and monitoring is vital to achieve successful revascularisation and prevention of lifelong morbidity.

scholarly journals Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome: Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 58-62
Author(s):  
L. Dourmishev ◽  
N. Mironova ◽  
I. Popov ◽  
D. Rusinova ◽  
M. Balabanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Marked Improvement ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Lichen Planopilaris ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Face ◽  
Laboratory Examinations

AbstractGraham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome (GLPLS) is a rare syndrome characterized by the triad of cicatricial alopecia of the scalp, non-cicatricial alopecia of the axilla and groin and follicular lichen planus eruptions on the trunk and extremities. GLPLS is considered to be a variant of lichen planopilaris. We report two cases that have fulfilled all of the criteria for GLPLS. The first case was a 71-year-old woman, admitted to the Department of Dermatology for pruritic perifollicullar erythema and scaling of the scalp, cicatricial scalp alopecia and hair loss of the axilla and pubic region for five months. Subsequently, follicular hyperkeratotic eruptions and hyperpigmented macules on the skin of the chest and abdomen appeared. The second case was a 48-year-old man with pruritic follicular papules on the face, trunk and extremities for four months. All of the laboratory examinations in both patients were within normal limits. No alternation in the general condition of the patients was observed. Histological examinations in both patients confirmed the diagnosis GLPLS. The patients were treated with systemic and local corticosteroid resulting in marked improvement of the skin lesions; however, cicatricial scalp alopecia showed no response to the treatment.

scholarly journals Alopecia Fibrosante em Padrão de Distribuição Androgenética: Patogénese, Diagnóstico e Tratamento

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-249
Author(s):  
Ana Marcos-Pinto ◽  
G. De Caprio ◽  
R. Oliveira Soares
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Inflammatory Infiltrate ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Lichen Planopilaris ◽  
Scarring Alopecia ◽  
Area Loss ◽  
Pattern Distribution

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a recently recognized type of scarring alopecia, with hair loss in androgens- dependent area. Loss of follicular openings, perifollicular erythema, perifollicular hyperkeratosis and anisotriquia are the trichoscopic clues and follicular lichenoid inflammatory infiltrate the important finding in histopathology. It shares features of androgenetic alopecia and lichen planopilaris. Dermatologists should be familiarized with this entity in order to optimize the diagnosis and provide early treatment to prevent irreversible follicular damage.

scholarly journals Androgenetic alopecia in women. Trichoscopy as a diagnostic method to simplify the proper diagnosis — case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-117
Author(s):  
Dominik Mikiel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Diagnostic Method ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
Frequent Type ◽  
Proper Diagnosis ◽  
The Right ◽  
Scalp Biopsy

Hair loss is a common problem seen in dermatology. Both women and men are affected. Androgenetic alopecia is one of the most frequent type of hair loss observed in women. The diagnostic process is complex and includes different noninvasive procedures, laboratory tests and sometimes requires scalp biopsy. Trichoscopy is fairly new and useful diagnostic method that enables making the right diagnosis. Treatment of hair loss is often complicated and long‑lasting but in some cases it may be helpful to follow recommendations of various scientific boards. Here, we present a case of a woman with diffuse hair loss whose trichoscopic examination allowed to diagnose androgenetic alopecia.

scholarly journals Incidental Syringomas of the Scalp in a Patient with Scarring Alopecia

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristyn Deen ◽  
Claudia Curchin ◽  
Jason Wu
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cutaneous Lesions ◽  
Lichen Planopilaris ◽  
Scarring Alopecia ◽  
Periorbital Region ◽  
Neoplastic Lesions ◽  
Associated Conditions ◽  
Scalp Biopsy

Syringomas are benign adnexal neoplasms of eccrine lineage, which occur most commonly in the periorbital region in middle-aged females. These cutaneous lesions rarely occur on the scalp, are typically asymptomatic and are predominantly of cosmetic significance. Involvement of the scalp may be indistinguishable from that of scarring alopecia. We present an unusual case of clinically inapparent syringomas occurring on the scalp of a 56-year-old female with alopecia who was subsequently diagnosed with lichen planopilaris after repeated scalp biopsy. In patients with unexplained hair loss, or in cases that are refractive to treatment, clinicians should perform scalp biopsy to exclude the diagnosis of rare neoplastic lesions like syringomas and to diagnose associated conditions.

scholarly journals Is corona virus infection a risk factor for hematuria in secondary bladder amyloidosis? The first case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 101642
Author(s):  
Anahita Ansari Djafari ◽  
Katayoun Hasanzadeh ◽  
Homa Masrour ◽  
Mahsa Ahadi ◽  
Majid Dargahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
First Case ◽  
Bladder Amyloidosis

scholarly journals Infective Aortic Valve Endocarditis Causing Embolic Consecutive ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarctions

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Kanksha Peddi ◽  
Alexander L. Hsu ◽  
Tomas H. Ayala
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Index Case ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Myocardial Infarctions ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
The Past ◽  
First Case ◽  
St Elevation

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a rare and potentially fatal complication of infective endocarditis. We report the ninth case of embolic native aortic valve infective endocarditis causing STEMI and the first case to describe consecutive embolisms leading to infarctions of separate coronary territories. Through examination of this case in the context of the previous eight similar documented cases in the past, we find that infective endocarditis of the aortic valve can and frequently affect more than a single myocardial territory and can occur consecutively. Further, current treatment modalities for embolic infective endocarditis causing acute myocardial infarction are limited and unproven. This index case illustrates the potential severity of complications and the challenges in developing standardized management for such patients.

scholarly journals Acute Cholecystitis Caused by Ceftriaxone Stones in an Adult

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian D. Becker ◽  
Robert A. Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Adult Patient ◽  
Acute Cholecystitis ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Gallstone Formation ◽  
Sludge Formation ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
First Case

Acute cholecystitis is a major health problem. There are multiple etiologies to be considered and early recognition of the condition is important to optimize management and outcome. We report the first case in the medical literature of symptomatic acute cholecystitis triggered by ceftriaxone-associated gallbladder sludge formation and, importantly, solid ceftriaxone gallstone formation in an adult patient with underlying mineral and pigment cholecystolithiasis, necessitating cholecystectomy. This case serves as a reminder for physicians to keep this uncommon cause of cholecystolithiasis and cholecystitis in mind in patients who receive prolonged ceftriaxone therapy. These patients should be cautioned to promptly report to their physicians any signs or symptoms of cholecystitis in order to ensure timely and appropriate evaluation.

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