Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treatment Success with a Novel Surgical Excision Approach Using Guarded High-Tension Sutures

    September 2023 in “ Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology ”
    Sanusi Umar, Ade Waterman, Donna Ton, Paul Shitabata
    Studysummary This case series reports successful treatment of refractory folliculitis decalvans using surgical excision with second-intention healing and guarded high-tension suturing, resulting in long-term remission without recurrence over a 10–24 month follow-up period.
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