Folliculitis Decalvans: A Review of Current Treatment Modalities

May 2024 in “ Journal of Education, Health and Sport ”

Wiktoria Julia Krzesłowska, Kamila Szewczyk, Paulina Pytel, Bartłomiej Szewczyk, Szymon Wiśniewski, Weronika Hołownia

folliculitis decalvans Staphylococcus aureus immune dysfunction systemic antibiotics rifampicin clindamycin local therapies systemic isotretinoin biological agents botulinum toxin A Platelet-Rich-Plasma surgical procedures FD Staph immune system issues antibiotics Accutane Botox PRP

TLDR Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.

Folliculitis decalvans (FD) is a rare inflammatory scalp disease with an unclear etiology, involving factors like Staphylococcus aureus and immune dysfunction. Current treatment primarily includes systemic antibiotics such as rifampicin and clindamycin, often combined with local therapies. Systemic isotretinoin can lead to sustained remission, and biological agents show potential for severe cases. Emerging treatments like botulinum toxin A injections, Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP), and surgical procedures require further randomized double-blind trials to confirm their safety and efficacy.

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