Folliculitis keloidalis
Nodules and scarring alopecia on the nape of the neck in folliculitis keloidalis nuchae
Keywords: Acne, Acne keloidalis, Acne keloidalis nuchae, Folliculitis keloidalis, Folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, Keloidal scarring, Nape of neck, Pustules, Scalp, Scarring alopecia, Skin of colour, Small erythematous follicular papules, 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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