Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp

Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp
Other names: Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens of Hoffman, perifolliculitis abscedens et suffodiens, folliculitis abscedens et suffodiens
Boggy, suppurative nodule with patchy hair loss in a 40 y/o male of African descent suffering from dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.
Boggy, suppurative nodule with patchy hair loss typical of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.
SpecialtyDermatology
TreatmentAntibiotics, sometimes surgery[1]
MedicationIsotretinoin and intralesional steroid injection[1]

Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a longterm inflammatory condition of the scalp that results in pustules, deep spongy bumps and patchy hair loss.[1] It typically begins at the back of the head.[2]

Treatment is with antibiotics, a combination of an intralesional steroid injection and isotretinoin, and sometimes surgery.[1] Other options include infliximab and adalimumab.[1]

Signs and symptoms

Treatment

Folliculitis et perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens

Treatment is with antibiotics, a combination of an intralesional steroid injection and isotretinoin, and sometimes surgery.[1] Other options include infliximab and adalimumab.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 James, William D.; Elston, Dirk; Treat, James R.; Rosenbach, Misha A.; Neuhaus, Isaac (2020). "13. Acne". Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (13th ed.). Elsevier. pp. 244–245. ISBN 978-0-323-54753-6. Archived from the original on 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  2. Jones, Leah. "Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens | DermNet NZ". dermnetnz.org. Archived from the original on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
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