Linear morphoea with bone depression and an associated patch of scarring alopecia
Keywords: Alopecia patch, Bony forehead depression, Face, Facial asymmetry, Facial deformity, Forehead, Hemifacial atrophy, Linear morphoea, Male, Mandibular bony depression, Romberg syndrome, Sunken facial appearance, Vertical depressed facial line
Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare acquired disorder characterised by the progressive atrophy of skin, fat, muscle, bone, and cartilage typically on one side of the face. Systemic manifestations may occur, particularly with neurologic and ophthalmic involvement.
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