Nodules and alopecia on the nape of the neck, typical of folliculitis keloidalis nuchae
Keywords: Acne keloidalis, Acne keloidalis nuchae, Erythematous follicular papules, Folliculitis keloidalis, Folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, Male, Nape of neck, Neck, Scalp, Scarring alopecia, Skin of colour
Folliculitis keloidalis, also called folliculitis keloidalis nuchae (FKN), is a chronic scarring folliculitis of the occipital scalp. It mostly affects men of African-Caribbean descent with black curly hair.
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