November 2020 in “TURKDERM” This study reports that hormonal therapies, particularly combined oral contraceptives, are commonly used and effective in treating acne in women, especially those with hormonal imbalances or specific acne patterns, regardless of their serum androgen levels.
January 2020 in “AYBU AVESIS” This study found no significant difference in 2D:4D ratios and autism questionnaire scores between acne vulgaris patients and healthy controls, despite investigating potential links in this novel context.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” This article outlines a diagnostic and therapeutic strategy for female functional androgenization, detailed by guidelines and lifestyle recommendations, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2010 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews the multifaceted approach required for acne vulgaris treatment, emphasizing individualized combination therapies tailored to clinical severity and patient psychological profiles, but no new results are included.
January 2012 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” This article discusses the role of androgens in skin conditions like acne and alopecia, emphasizing combined systemic and topical therapy approaches, but it reports no new clinical outcomes.
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November 2000 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that excision with primary closure is an effective surgical treatment for extensive acne keloidalis nuchae, with good cosmetic results and minimal recurrence observed among patients.
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December 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the clinical features and treatment challenges of acne keloidalis nuchae, a form of chronic scarring folliculitis, and reports no new results.
40 citations
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September 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that long pulsed Nd-YAG laser treatment significantly improved acne keloidalis nuchae by reducing inflammation and hair follicles, with early intervention yielding the best results.
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May 2010 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study reports that four Indian patients with acne keloidalis nuchae also exhibited acanthosis nigricans, suggesting a potential link to metabolic syndrome, though further research is needed to confirm this association.
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that acne keloidalis nuchae was associated with pseudofolliculitis barbae, chronic scalp folliculitis, and aspects of the metabolic syndrome, particularly hypertension, in the examined population.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, 755-nm alexandrite laser treatment significantly reduced acne keloidalis nuchae lesions in male patients, improving quality of life and showing low recurrence rates, with temporary hair loss as a reversible complication.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This chapter reviews cultural practices and morphological differences in ethnic hair, relating them to specific disorders seen in these populations, without presenting new clinical results.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that Er:YAG laser treatment resulted in a statistically significant reduction in papules, plaques count, size, and consistency in men with acne keloidalis nuchae, showing slightly more improvement than long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser therapy.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This report discusses laser hair removal for acne keloidalis nuchae, noting generally favorable outcomes but variability in lesion responsiveness and a need for standardized assessment criteria; it reports no new results.
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September 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” In this study, a curved nonrotary punch was found to achieve the lowest follicular unit transection rates of less than 5% compared to conventional rotary punches in hair transplantation for patients with tightly curled Afro-textured hair.
6 citations
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April 2016 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Renal transplant patients on tacrolimus and sirolimus may develop acne keloidalis nuchae.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This article reviews Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and presents a successful treatment case using Homoeopathy, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2020 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” This study documented that discoid lupus erythematosus was the most common cause of alopecia among patients at a dermatology outpatient clinic in Nigeria from 2014 to 2019.
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August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that a hidden scalp condition could contribute to acne keloidalis nuchae and potentially other primary cicatricial alopecias, impacting their diagnosis and treatment.
September 2025 in “The health sciences AUS.” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for treating acne keloidalis nuchae, highlighting its significant effectiveness with rare side effects when used properly.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review describes the characteristics and treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae, focusing on related conditions and available therapeutic approaches, but presents no new clinical findings.
July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This case report presents the first successful treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae with a combination of halobetasol 0.01% and tazarotene 0.045% lotion.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses the characteristics and pathogenesis of acne keloidalis nuchae among men with coarse curly hair, reviewing its association with factors like chronic inflammation and potential roles for metabolic syndrome and infection. It reports no new results.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses primary neutrophilic cicatricial alopecias, their clinical and histological characteristics, and the importance of early therapeutic intervention to prevent scarring alopecia, reporting no new clinical results.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
January 2007 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” This thesis presents a review and cross-sectional studies on the prevalence of specific scalp disorders among Africans, examining potential links with hairstyles and proposing a new severity scoring system for traction alopecia.
May 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Folliculitis decalvans mainly affects middle-aged African American men and is treated with antibiotics.
In this case report, combination therapy with topical tretinoin, topical and intralesional steroids, and systemic doxycycline showed improvement in AKN lesions for a 19-year-old man, with notable reductions in lesion size and number observed by the second week.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights that acne keloidalis nuchae notably affects men with afro-textured hair and results in scarring and hair loss, underscoring the need for improved diagnosis and treatment strategies due to its significant psychosocial impact and high recurrence rates following current therapies.
In this case report, an African American male with signs of acne keloidalis nuchae highlights the condition's chronic nature and need for early intervention to minimize permanent scarring and its psychosocial impact.