Aseptic and Alopecic Nodule of the Scalp in a Young Female With Alopecia Areata

    January 2026 in “ Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine ”
    Kara Turner, Arielle Carolina Mora Hurtado, Brittney DeClerck, Nada Elbuluk
    TLDR Intralesional steroids effectively treated a young female's scalp nodules without recurrence.
    Aseptic and alopecic nodules of the scalp (AANS) is a rare form of nonscarring alopecia characterized by alopecic nodules without microbial infection. It generally has a good prognosis and responds well to treatments like doxycycline, intralesional steroids, or drainage. The document discusses a case of AANS in a young female with alopecia areata, who achieved full resolution without recurrence using intralesional steroids. Recognizing AANS, especially alongside other alopecia diagnoses, can prevent missed diagnoses and unnecessary surgeries.
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