Unmasking pseudopelade of Brocq in male adult: a rare case report.

INTRODUCTION AND

IMPORTANCE

Pseudopelade of Brocq originally describes asymptomatic, irregularly shaped patches of atrophic hair loss. It designates a rare, idiopathic, slow progressive cicatricial alopecia without evident signs of folliculitis or inflammatory changes. This dermatological disorder still needs further research into its pathogenesis and treatment. We hope this case report provides valuable insight and a significant addition to the research gap as it is common in females but rare in male patients, and serves as a starting point for additional inquiry regarding causal link and epidemiology of disease.

CASE PRESENTATION: The authors present a rare case of Pseudopelade of Brocq in a male adult patient. The patient initially presented with progressive hair loss, but later examination revealed multiple atrophic patches of hair loss in the vertex area without any signs of inflammation. Subsequently, the patient was treated with corticosteroids and showed improvement in disease progression.

DISCUSSION: The pathogenesis of the Pseudopelade of Brocq is not well defined. Diagnosing this clinical entity is challenging due to delayed presentation which leads to increased patient suffering, preventable complications like baldness, and economic burdens.

CONCLUSION

Pseudopelade of Brocq is a rare dermatologic manifestation. It is crucial to raise awareness among healthcare professionals regarding its delayed presentation to prevent its long-term complications.