Macular hypopigmentation, hair loss and follicular spongiosis: A distinct clinicopathological entity

Conclusions: Patients with hypopigmented macules and follicular spongiosis on histopathology may represent a distinct clinicopathological entity that is associated with lesional hair loss and follicular prominences. It is probably a variant of an endogenous dermatitis similar to pityriasis alba.

Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology - June 9, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Riti Bhatia Vishal Gupta Sudheer Arava Sujay Khandpur M Ramam Source Type: research