Short back and sides: photodermatosis presentation related to hairstyling during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Abstract

We present a case of a 13‐year‐old boy presenting with a pruritic eruption on the ears. This had occurred two days following an outdoor sporting event on a cold but sunny day in May. A similar eruption occurred in previous years but to a lesser extent and severity, and presenting earlier in spring months. Seven days prior to this episode, he had a haircut following relaxation of the COVID‐19 lockdown restrictions. His hairstyle had previously been longer on the parietal scalp at the sides and covered the helices of the ear.

Photodermatoses: what's new

“…One case highlights the importance of considering JSE following lifestyle changes. A 13-year-old boy presented with pruritic eruption of the ears on a sunny day in May following a haircut after relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions and was ultimately diagnosed with JSE [1]. Furthermore, JSE can be easily mistaken for other processes.…”