Lipedematous scalp: a rare entity.
Lipedematous scalp is characterized by increased subcutaneous thickness of the scalp without any hair change. A 50-year-old female presented with thickening of the scalp without alopecia. She had no disorder other than hypertension. Monthly sonographic measurements without any treatment showed a resolution tendency in some areas and an increased thickness in others. We discuss the characteristics of this rare and possibly underestimated entity, including differential diagnoses.
Kavak
Ayşe
A
Department of Dermatology, Duzce Medical School, Duzce University, Duzce, Turkey. ays_kavak@excite.com
Yuceer
Deniz
D
Yildirim
Umran
U
Baykal
Can
C
Sarisoy
Hasan Tahsin
HT
D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy