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Suggest Treatment For Mild Perifollicular Fibrosis
Question: My 21 y.o. daughter has several bumps on her leg, near her ankle. Dr did biopsy and she does not seem concerned w/ results. Path report says it is mild perifollicular fibrosis. When I googled this, it seems to refer to hair loss in men. What is it exactly?
Brief Answer:
Perifollicular fibrosis in legs can be ignored.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Mild perifollicular fibrosis in leg is not a matter of concern.It is sequel of low grade inflammation of hair follicles.After subsiding of inflammation,fibrosis occurs as a natural process.
Perifollicular fibrosis over scalp leads to loss of hairs(alopecia),but in legs it is not worrying.This condition doesn't need any active management and this is healed stage.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Perifollicular fibrosis in legs can be ignored.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Mild perifollicular fibrosis in leg is not a matter of concern.It is sequel of low grade inflammation of hair follicles.After subsiding of inflammation,fibrosis occurs as a natural process.
Perifollicular fibrosis over scalp leads to loss of hairs(alopecia),but in legs it is not worrying.This condition doesn't need any active management and this is healed stage.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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