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Folliculitis keloidalis
Mild folliculitis keloidalis nuchae with nodules and alopecia
Keywords: Acne keloidalis, Acne keloidalis nuchae, Fibrosis, Folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, Hyperpigmented papules, Keloidal scarring, Male, Nape of neck, Scalp, Scarring alopecia, Skin of colour
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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