Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp
January 2019
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Elsevier eBooks
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neutrophilic cicatricial alopecias scalp inflammation scarring hair loss folliculitis decalvans acne keloidalis nuchae dissecting cellulitis of the scalp erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp trichoscopy hair tufts yellow dots keratotic plugs histopathology mixed cell infiltrate granulomatous infiltrates fibrosis
TLDR Early treatment is key to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp conditions that cause scarring.
Primary neutrophilic cicatricial alopecias, including dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, were characterized by scalp inflammation leading to scarring alopecia, with clinical presentations such as papules, nodules, pustules, and abscesses. Diagnoses like folliculitis decalvans and acne keloidalis nuchae showed overlapping symptoms, but trichoscopy and histopathology were crucial for differential diagnosis and staging. Early intervention was essential to prevent progression and cicatricial alopecia.
