Folliculitis Decalvans
.. a cicatrical alopecia characterised by erythematous scalp with folliculitis (pustules around the hair follicles).
Follicle destruction, and scarring with permanent hair loss results.
The disease which affects both men and women is inexorable.
The onset can occur at any time after adolescence.
Aetiology is uncertain, but staphylococcus aureus has been implicated.
Surgery to remove affected skin.
B.Stevens FTTS
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