Dissecting Cellulitis (Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens): A Comprehensive Review Focusing on New Treatments and Findings of the Last Decade with Commentary Comparing the Therapies and Causes of Dissecting Cellulitis to Hidradenitis Suppurativa
January 2014
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Dermatology Online Journal
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Dissecting cellulitis scarring alopecia low dose oral zinc isotretinoin minocycline sulfa drugs tetracycline prednisone intralesional triamcinolone incision and drainage dapsone antiandrogens topical clindamycin topical isotretinoin X-ray epilation ablative C02 lasers hair removal lasers surgical excision tumor necrosis factor blockers quinolones macrolide antibiotics rifampin alitretinoin metronidazole high dose zinc sulphate 1064 nm laser ALA-PDT external beam radiation therapy Accutane Minocin Bactrim Sumycin Deltasone Kenalog Aczone Cleocin X-ray hair removal CO2 laser laser hair removal TNF blockers Cipro Zithromax Rifadin Panretin Flagyl high dose zinc Nd:YAG laser Photodynamic therapy radiation therapy
Studysummary This review examines various treatments for dissecting cellulitis, noting isotretinoin may offer the best chance for remission despite limited long-term data and calls for more clinical studies.
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