Folliculitis keloidalis
Moderate folliculitis keloidalis nuchae with lesions on the nape of the neck
Keywords: 30 years, Acne keloidalis, Acne keloidalis nuchae, Folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, Inflammatory coalesced papules, Keloidal scarring, Male, Multiple firm erythematous nodules, Nape of neck, Posterior neck, Scalp, Scarring alopecia, Skin of colour, Tufted folliculitis
What is folliculitis keloidalis?
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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