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    Glossary Tufted 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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    1. Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Associated with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Tufted Hair Folliculitis American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2008 · 35 citations
    2. Tufted hair folliculitis in a woman treated with trastuzumab Targeted Oncology · 2010 · 28 citations
    3. Tufted hair folliculitis developing in a recalcitrant lesion of pemphigus vulgaris Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1998 · 28 citations
    4. Tufted hair folliculitis in a patient affected by pachydermoperiostosis: case report and videodermoscopic features. PubMed · 2011 · 13 citations
    5. Tufted hair folliculitis: complete enduring response after treatment with rifampicin Journal of dermatological treatment · 2004 · 9 citations
    6. Tufted hair folliculitis after scalp injury. PubMed · 2001 · 8 citations
    7. Persistent pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus showing features of tufted hair folliculitis just on the scalp Nasza Dermatologia Online · 2019
    8. Tufted Hair Folliculitis Decalvans as a Clinical Diagnostic Sign SAS Journal of Medicine · 2025
    9. Management of Folliculitis Decalvans: A Systematic Review Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2025
    10. Tufted Folikülit: Bir Olgu Sunumu TURKDERM · 2013
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