Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Case Report

    January 2026 in “ Cureus ”
    John Delgado, Micah Pippin, Robert Campbell
    Studysummary This case report in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology discusses dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, emphasizing its disproportionate impact on Black males and the need for early diagnosis and effective management to mitigate scarring and quality of life issues.
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    1. Treatments for Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Systematic Review and Treatment Algorithm Dermatology and therapy · 2023
    2. Analyzing the Efficacy of Isotretinoin in Treating Dissecting Cellulitis: A Literature Review and Meta-Analysis Drugs in R&D · 2021
    3. Dissecting Folliculitis (Dissecting Cellulitis) of the Scalp: A 66-Patient Case Series and Proposal of Classification Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · 2018
    4. 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 Dermatology Online Journal · 2014