Novel dermoscopic findings in mudi‐chood disease – a case report

Dermoscopy of mudi‐chood disease (hair‐heat disease): A traditional hair grooming related dermatoses in South Indian women

“…[1][2][3][4] Previously, its dermoscopy has been described in a single case report as 'cut kiwi fruit' appearance. 5 Here, we are describing newer dermoscopic findings as per evolution of lesions in two cases of mudi-chood disease.…”

“…3,4 Histopathology shows hyperkeratosis with mounds of parakeratosis, spongiosis, irregular acanthosis, reduced basal layer melanin, dermal papillae oedema, dilated capillaries and mild chronic inflammation. 2,5 Perifollicular absence of acanthosis correlates with innermost hypopigmented zone on dermoscopy while irregular acanthosis corresponds to alternate dark and light brown hyperpigmented middle zone. Dilated dermal capillaries result in peripheral red dots.…”

“…This soon crusts and gradually expands peripherally to form typical lesions over nape and upper back. 1,2,5 Pinna and forearm involvement is rare. 3,4 Histopathology shows hyperkeratosis with mounds of parakeratosis, spongiosis, irregular acanthosis, reduced basal layer melanin, dermal papillae oedema, dilated capillaries and mild chronic inflammation.…”