Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Misha Rosenbach
Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, 2 Maloney Building, 3600 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104,
Tanzania
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