Abstract
Lipedematous scalp and lipedematous alopecia are a rare cutaneous disorders of unknown etiology characterised by thickening of subcutaneous fat layer presenting with thick, boggy scalp of spongy consistency. In addition to changes in texture of skin, varying degree of hair loss are seen in patients of lipedematous alopecia. It was first described by Cornbleet in 1935. This is the report of 40 years female who presented with asymptomatic boggy swelling over affected scalp for 5 months and headache for 1 year. The swelling was associated with patchy hair loss. Exact etiopathogenesis remains unclear. Lipedematous scalp can be a possible cause of dysaesthesia of scalp. Herein, we report a case of lipedematous alopecia due to its rare occurrence and classical presentation with emphasis on trichoscopic, histopathological and radiological findings.
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