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Glossary Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp

chronic scalp condition causing painful nodules and hair loss

Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, also known as Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens, is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition that affects the scalp. It is characterized by painful, swollen nodules and abscesses that can lead to scarring and permanent hair loss. The exact cause is unknown, but it is thought to involve follicular occlusion and secondary bacterial infection. Treatment often includes antibiotics, corticosteroids, and sometimes surgical intervention.

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research Use of an 800-nm Pulsed-Diode Laser in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp

51 citations , October 2002 in “Archives of dermatology”

This case study of a patient with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp found that multiple medications, including isotretinoin, achieved only modest improvement, and symptoms returned after treatments were stopped.

research Modern external beam radiation therapy for refractory dissecting cellulitis of the scalp

36 citations , April 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

In this study, modern radiation therapy techniques rapidly alleviated pain and improved symptoms in patients with severe dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, with no long-term toxicity observed.

Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Histopathologic Pitfall When Evaluating Alopecia in the Post-Pubertal Patient

research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient

33 citations , December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.

research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp with Excellent Response to Isotretinoin

16 citations , April 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

In this case report, an 18-year-old male with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, characterized by painful nodules and hair loss, showed successful treatment outcomes with oral isotretinoin therapy.

research Trichoscopy of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: Exclamation mark hairs and white dots as markers of disease chronicity

15 citations , November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the potential of trichoscopy in diagnosing and treating dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and emphasizes the need for early diagnosis to prevent progression but reports no new clinical results.

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community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

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Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

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