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GlossaryTufted Hair Folliculitis

rare scalp condition with clustered hairs and inflammation

Tufted Hair Folliculitis is a rare scalp condition characterized by clusters of hair emerging from a single follicle, often accompanied by inflammation, pustules, and scarring. This condition can lead to permanent hair loss if not treated, and it is typically managed with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications.

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research Tufted Hair Folliculitis Developing in a Recalcitrant Lesion of Pemphigus Vulgaris

28 citations, May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.

research Tufted Hair Folliculitis: Complete Enduring Response After Treatment With Rifampicin

9 citations, January 2004 in “Journal of dermatological treatment”

Rifampicin effectively treated tufted hair folliculitis with no relapse after one year.

research Tufted Hair Folliculitis After Scalp Injury

8 citations, March 2001 in “PubMed”

A man developed recurring scalp inflammation and hair loss after a head injury.

Persistent Pemphigus Vulgaris and Pemphigus Foliaceus Showing Features of Tufted Hair Folliculitis on the Scalp

research Persistent Pemphigus Vulgaris and Pemphigus Foliaceus Showing Features of Tufted Hair Folliculitis on the Scalp

March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online”

A rare scalp condition with hair loss was correctly diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.

Erythematous Plaque on the Scalp With Alopecia

research Erythematous Plaque on the Scalp With Alopecia

July 2020 in “Cutis”

The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.

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