Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2024, e20220829.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20220829

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Morphea alopecia

Tao Qiuwei, Chen Qitao, Shao Guanghui, Li Yuqian, Zhu Qilin, Zhu Jing, Li Zhongming, Du Xufeng   

  1. Department of Dermatology, the Affiliated Wuxi People′s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi Medical Center, Wuxi 214000, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2022-11-22 Revised:2023-10-08 Online:2024-01-29 Published:2024-05-08
  • Contact: Du Xufeng E-mail:xufengdu@njmu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Cohort and Clinical Research Program of Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University (WMCC202306); Science and Technology Development Fund of Nanjing Medical University-General Project (NMUB20220175); Wuxi Health Commission Scientific Research Project (Z202319)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Morphea alopecia is a rare secondary cicatricial alopecia, often caused by linear scleroderma of the scalp. When the hair loss becomes the only symptom of morphea, it is easily confused with other localized alopecia. The diagnosis of morphea alopecia depends on histopathologic and dermoscopic examinations. In order to improve the understanding of morphea alopecia among clinicians, this review summarizes research progress in its pathogenesis, clinical and pathological characteristics, diagnosis and treatment.

Key words: Alopecia, Scleroderma, localized, Morphea alopecia, Cicatricial alopecia, Morphea, Linear scleroderma