Global InformationLipedematous alopecia information
| Lipedematous alopecia | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Lipedematous scalp[1] |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Lipedematous alopecia is a disorder characterized by a thick boggy scalp and hair loss.[1] Symptoms include pain, puritis, headaches, and paresthesia. The cause of lipedematous alopecia is unknown. The diagnosis is made my excluding other disorders, MRI, CT scan, and histopathology. There is no accepted treatment however surgical debunking has been found effective.
- ^ a b Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.