Pressure alopecia is a rare and often underrecognized form of hair loss caused by prolonged ischemia of the scalp. Frequently misdiagnosed, it requires a high index of suspicion and a careful clinical and dermoscopic assessment. Trichoscopy plays a pivotal role in its diagnosis....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2025/v8i1133
Ouissal Essadeq, Narjess Er-rachdy, Meriem Boubekri, Taha Aaboudech, Kaoutar Znati, Laila Benzekri & Nadia Ismaili·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Background: Lichenoid mycosis fungoides is an exceptionally rare entity in children, often posing significant diagnostic challenges due to its atypical presentation and resemblance to benign dermatoses. Case Report: We report a pediatric case of lichenoid mycosis fungoides presen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i6457
Background: Generalized Bullous Fixed Drug Eruption (GBFDE) is a severe cutaneous adverse drug reaction that can mimic toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Its prompt recognition is crucial to prevent severe complications and recurrence upon drug re-exposure. Case Report: We report...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2025/v8i1123
Narjess Er-rachdy, Ouissal Essadeq, Maha Habibi, Taha Aaboudech, Kaoutar Znati, Laila Benzekri & Nadia Ismaili·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Background: Giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN) are rare pigmented lesions present at birth, often exceeding 20 cm in size, and may be associated with serious complications such as melanoma and neurocutaneous melanosis. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common phakomatosi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i8466
Background: Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (AED), also referred to as hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, is a rare genetic condition characterized by a triad of hypotrichosis, hypodontia, and hypohidrosis. Case Report: This article reports two illustrative cases: an adolescent a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7467
Background: Desmoplastic trichoepithelioma (DTE) is a rare, benign adnexal tumor derived from follicular germinative cells. It predominantly affects young females and commonly presents on the face as annular plaques or papules with a depressed center. The tumor poses diagnostic c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2025/v8i1135
Background: Congenital ichthyoses are rare genetic skin disorders characterized by abnormal keratinization, often present at birth and associated with various extracutaneous manifestations. Material and Methods: We conducted a retrospective 30-month study at a Moroccan university...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7464
Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder, particularly in children. Its association with pityriasis lichenoides has not been previously reported. This report presents a 5-year-old girl born to consanguineous parents, who developed recurrent necrotic and bullous sk...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7462
Background: Cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) is a rare pediatric dermatosis characterized by the abnormal proliferation and accumulation of mast cells in the skin. It typically presents in early childhood and is most often confined to the skin, with a generally favorable prognosis. Ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7463
Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and psoriasis are chronic inflammatory diseases that may coexist and share IL-17–mediated pathogenic pathways. Secukinumab, an anti–IL-17A monoclonal antibody, is effective in psoriasis and has shown promise in HS. Case report: We report...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2025/v8i1134
Aims: Hay–Wells syndrome (ankyloblepharon–ectodermal dysplasia–clefting or AEC syndrome) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by TP63 mutations, classically associated with skin, hair, nail, and craniofacial anomalies. Although hair abnormalities are commonly reported, th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i6455