Scalp psoriasis associated with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia

Abstract

Scalp psoriasis is a very common dermatological condition with a variety of presentations, but only rarely presents as severe alopecia. We present a case of a 50-year-old female with many years of recalcitrant hair loss that was thought to be secondary to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia which was later diagnosed as psoriasis. This case highlights an interesting presentation and rare complication of a common disease.

Keywords

• CCSA
• Hair loss
• Psoriasis
• Scalp pruritus