Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Laura Melnick

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• Case Report
  Coexistent Sarcoidosis and Alopecia Areata or Vitiligo: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
  Author(s): Laura Melnick, Karolyn A Wanat, Roberto Novoa, John Harris, George Cotsarelis and Misha RosenbachLaura Melnick, Karolyn A Wanat, Roberto Novoa, John Harris, George Cotsarelis and Misha Rosenbach
  
  Importance: Sarcoidosis is a multi-system inflammatory disease that frequently affects the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes and skin. The immunopathogenesis underlying sarcoidosis continues to be an area of active research. The presence of other diseases, such as vitiligo or alopecia, in individuals with sarcoidosis proposes a potential overlap in the immunological and inflammatory pathways of these diseases. Observations: We present 4 patients with sarcoidosis and coexistent alopecia or vitiligo. Patients 1 and 2 had subcutaneous sarcoidosis and pulmonary sarcoidosis, respectively, and presented with alopecia areata. Patient 3 had a history of alopecia universalis and presented with cutaneous sarcoidosis. Lastly, patient 4 had a history of cutaneous sarcoidosis and presented with vitiligo. Conclusions and relevance: The pres.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9554.1000236

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