The Journal of dermatology

The most recent articles from: J. Dermatol. June 2001

J. Dermatol. · Jun 2001

Case Reports

A case of folliculitis decalvans involving the beard, face and nape.

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare and chronic progressive hair disorder leading to scarring alopecia and atrophy. Its etiology is still unclear. ⋯ We report a 27-year-old man who presented with folliculitis decalvans involving the scalp, face, nape, and beard. There were pustules, crusts, and scarring alopecia on the scalp and beard.

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