Graham-Little syndrome

Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2010 Oct;19(3):39-42.

Abstract

Graham-Little syndrome, also know as Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, is an unusual form of lichen planopilaris, characterized by the presence of cicatricial alopecia on the scalp, keratosis pilaris of the trunk and extremities, and non-cicatricial hair loss of the pubis and axillae. We present the case of a 47-year-old woman whose condition was unusual in that there was a prominence of scalp findings. Her treatment included a topical steroid plus systemic prednisone beginning at 30 mg every morning, which rendered her skin smooth, but did not alter her scalp lopecia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia / drug therapy
  • Alopecia / pathology*
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Keratosis / drug therapy
  • Keratosis / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage
  • Scalp / pathology*
  • Scalp Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Scalp Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Syndrome
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Prednisone