Abstract:Folliculitis decalvans is an inflammatory presentation of cicatrizing alopecia
characterized by inflammatory perifollicular papules and pustules. It generally
occurs in adult males, predominantly involving the vertex and occipital areas of the
scalp. The use of dermatoscopy in hair and scalp diseases improves diagnostic
accuracy. Some trichoscopic findings, such as follicular tufts, perifollicular
erythema, crusts and pustules, can be observed in folliculitis decalvans. More
research on the pathogenesis and tr…
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