Management of Folliculitis Decalvans: A Systematic Review

    October 2025 in “ Australasian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Emily Sideris, Danica Xie, Johan du Plessis, Sally de Zwaan
    Studysummary In this systematic review of 728 patients, the researchers noted that combination therapies involving systemic antibiotics, topical, local, or other systemic agents may yield better outcomes and longer duration of effects for managing Folliculitis decalvans and Tufted Hair Folliculitis compared to systemic antibiotic monotherapy.
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