Congenital alopecia universalis
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ALOPECIAAbstract
Congenital alopecia universalis is a type of infrequent recessive autosomal alopecia caused by genetic mutations; it is characterized by the total or localized absence of hair due to any birth disorder. This is a case of a 4-year-old female patient born with total absence of hair, both her scalp and whole body; she received medical treatment without satisfactory results. All the investigations were within normal limits, the differential diagnosis was ruled out through the analysis of family medical history and not showing alterations in bone or teeth structure, as well as normal sweating; the final diagnosis was confirmed through a scalp biopsy that revealed dermis with rudimentary sebaceous glands, immature and scarce hair follicles and corneous plugs compatible with congenital alopecia universalis without associated defects. The patient is treated and followed in dermatology and psychology consultations. The clinical situation has not been resolved to the moment.
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