Folliculitis Decalvans and Orofacial Granulomatosis

January 2018 in “ Advances in Dermatology and Allergology ”

Kaja Męcińska‐Jundziłł, Agnieszka Białecka, Urszula Adamska, Grażyna Kupś-Chmara, Alina Grzanka, Rafał Czajkowski

folliculitis decalvans orofacial granulomatosis chronic inflammation follicular pustules scalp scarring non-caseating granulomas dapsone topical corticosteroids antibiotics corticosteroids

Studysummary Treatment with dapsone, topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics improved the man's skin conditions.

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research Folliculitis Decalvans Developing 20 Years After Hair Restoration Surgery in Punch Grafts: Case Report

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research Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising Within Folliculitis Decalvans

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research Tufted Hair Folliculitis After Scalp Injury

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research Folliculitis Decalvans Including Tufted Folliculitis: Clinical, Histological, and Therapeutic Findings

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This study reported that a treatment regimen of oral rifampicin and clindamycin for 10 weeks effectively managed folliculitis decalvans, with most patients experiencing no recurrence after one or multiple courses.