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Folliculitis keloidalis
Scarring and alopecia on the neck following treatment for folliculitis keloidalis nuchae

Folliculitis keloidalis

Scarring and alopecia on the neck following treatment for folliculitis keloidalis nuchae  (FK-patient4)


Keywords: Acne keloidalis, Acne keloidalis nuchae, Folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, Keloidal scarring, Nape of neck, Post-treatment, 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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