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    Glossary Folliculitis Decalvans

    chronic scalp condition causing inflamed follicles and permanent hair loss

    Folliculitis Decalvans is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition that affects hair follicles, leading to scarring and permanent hair loss. It is characterized by painful, red, and inflamed pustules or sores on the scalp, often resulting in patches of baldness. The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to involve bacterial infection and an abnormal immune response.

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