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Amyloid associated alopecia: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Primary systemic amyloidosis is a condition marked by the extracellular deposition of amyloid proteins within various organ systems in the body. Although cutaneous involvement is well-described, scalp involvement in the form of alopecia is rarely reported. We report a case of amyloid associated alopecia confirmed by histologic analysis to highlight this rare scalp manifestation associated with systemic amyloidosis.