[Case for diagnosis]

An Bras Dermatol. 2009 Sep-Oct;84(5):539-41. doi: 10.1590/s0365-05962009000500017.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a rare X-linked genodermatosis, characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis, photophobia, scarring alopecia of the scalp and eyebrows. A case of a 25 year old female with typical clinical picture and progression of this syndrome is described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alopecia / complications*
  • Alopecia / pathology*
  • Darier Disease / complications*
  • Darier Disease / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans