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Glossary Perifolliculitis

inflammation around hair follicles

Perifolliculitis is an inflammation of the skin surrounding hair follicles. This condition can cause redness, swelling, and sometimes pain or itching around the affected follicles. It can be triggered by infections, autoimmune reactions, or other skin conditions, and may lead to hair loss if not properly treated.

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Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp

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research Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens

31 citations , October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This article presents a case study of a 25-year-old man with persistent scalp nodules and abscesses with patchy alopecia, unaffected by a course of oral tetracycline.

research Successful treatment of perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens with combined isotretinoin and dapsone

22 citations , October 2007 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

In this case study, combination therapy with dapsone and isotretinoin significantly improved perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, with the patient remaining symptom-free for six months on reduced medication.

research Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens in an 18-Year-Old Aboriginal Canadian Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature

6 citations , January 2007 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery”

This article details the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options for an Aboriginal Canadian male with perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, without reporting new study results.

research Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens treatment with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and baricitinib: A case report and literature review

2 citations , March 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine”

This case report presents the first successful treatment of perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens using a regimen of adalimumab and baricitinib, resulting in almost complete healing after nine months.

research Report of a patient with acne conglobata and perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens

2 citations , December 2019 in “Colombia medica”

This article discusses promising therapies for perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens and reports no new clinical results; management includes isotretinoin and other medications targeting its underlying causes.

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