Abstract:Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic multisystem inflammatory disease that can affect virtually any part of the body. Often, it can initially present solely in the skin. Histologically, it is characterized by noncaseating, 'naked' granulomas in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Clinically, sarcoidosis is often referred to as a 'mimicker' of many other pathologic processes because of its wide array of presentations. Occasionally, sarcoidosis can present in the scalp as both a scarring and nonscarring alopecia. There … Show more
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