[Case for diagnosis].

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.

• Authors: Carine Veloso de Carvalho, Ivander Bastazini Junior, Jaison Antonio Barreto, Isabela de Brito Duarte, Raissa Borém Pimenta de Figueiredo
• Journal: Anais brasileiros de dermatologia (An Bras Dermatol) Vol. 84 Issue 5 Pg. 539-41 ( 2009) ISSN: 1806-4841 [Electronic] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Caso para diagnóstico.
• PMID: 20098861 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Alopecia (complications, pathology)
• Darier Disease (complications, pathology)
• Female
• Humans