Report of a Patient with Acne Conglobata and Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens

The document reported on a patient with acne conglobata and perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, a rare and chronic inflammatory condition affecting the scalp, primarily in young black men. This condition is characterized by nodules and abscesses that drain purulent material, leading to scarring alopecia. It is considered a primary disorder of follicular keratinization and is often associated with acne conglobata. Management has been challenging, but promising results have been seen with the use of isotretinoin and a combination of medications targeting the condition's physiopathological aspects.