Hair Loss after Varicella Zoster Virus Infection

• Main Authors: Lara El Hayderi (Author), Nazli Nikkels-Tassoudji (Author), Arjen F. Nikkels (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Karger Publishers, 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...