Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder

July 2008 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”

Nina Otberg, Hoon Kang, Abdullateef A. Alzolibani, Jerry Shapiro

Studysummary This review outlines the diagnosis and management of folliculitis decalvans, an inflammatory scalp disorder, and highlights Staphylococcus aureus and immune response deficiencies as key factors in its development.

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