Hair Loss after Varicella Zoster Virus Infection

Hair Loss after Varicella Zoster Virus Infection

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) cutaneous infection occurs predominantly in epidermal and infundibular keratinocytes and accessorily in dermal dendritic cells. These latter cells play a role in cicatricial processes. Two patients are presented with localized alopecia after VZV infection. A 4-year-old g...

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Main Authors: Lara El Hayderi, Nazli Nikkels-Tassoudji, Arjen F. Nikkels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-02-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
Subjects:
Varicella zoster virus
Alopecia
Hair follicle
Alopecia areata
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/348648

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