Folliculitis keloidalis
Nape papules and scarring alopecia in moderate folliculitis keloidalis nuchae
Keywords: Acne keloidalis, Acne keloidalis nuchae, Coalesced erythematous papules, Erosions, Erythematous follicular papules, Excudate, Female, Folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, Keloidal scarring, Nape of neck, Scalp, 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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