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    Glossary Scalp Folliculitis

    inflammation of hair follicles on the scalp causing red bumps

    Scalp Folliculitis, also known as Folliculitis of the Scalp, is an inflammatory condition where hair follicles on the scalp become infected or irritated. This can result in red, itchy, and sometimes painful bumps or pustules. It is often caused by bacterial or fungal infections, but can also be triggered by irritation from hair products, tight hairstyles, or other factors. Treatment typically involves topical or oral antibiotics, antifungals, or anti-inflammatory medications, depending on the underlying cause.

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    1. Demodex Folliculitis of the Scalp: Clinicopathological Study of an Uncommon Entity The American Journal of Dermatopathology · 2016 · 15 citations
    2. Differential diagnosis of the scalp hair folliculitis. PubMed · 2011 · 21 citations
    3. Dissecting folliculitis (dissecting cellulitis) of the scalp: a 66‐patient case series and proposal of classification Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · 2018 · 17 citations
    4. KERATOSIS FOLLICULARIS WITH UNUSUAL INVOLVEMENT OF THE SCALP Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology · 1943 · 5 citations
    5. Tufted hair folliculitis after scalp injury. PubMed · 2001 · 8 citations
    6. Scalp Dermatology for the Hair Restoration Surgeon: Folliculitis Hair transplant forum international · 2008 · 5 citations
    7. Persistent pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus showing features of tufted hair folliculitis just on the scalp Nasza Dermatologia Online · 2019
    8. Eosinophilic folliculitis of the scalp associated with PD‐1/PDL1 inhibitors Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2020 · 9 citations
    9. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: A neutrophilic folliculitis within the spectrum of neutrophilic dermatoses Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018 · 25 citations
    10. A study of the histopathological features of alopecias on transverse sections of scalp biopsies Indian Journal of Dermatology · 2019 · 3 citations
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