En coup de sabre (ECDS) is a form of linear scleroderma or morphea that distinctly appears on the forehead and/or frontoparietal scalp. We report a case of a 6-year-old female that presented with a linear, hyperpigmented scar on her left forehead extending to her scalp with resultant alopecia and discoloration in the affected area. The patient was subsequently treated with topical calcipotriene ointment and had an excellent response with normalization of the sclerotic skin, hair regrowth, and improved hyperpigmentation. This report demonstrates that a conservative approach to treating pediatric patients with ECDS via calcipotriene ointment can be safe and effective.
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