<\/span><\/h2>\nScalp folliculitis is a inflammatory<\/span> disorder of the hair<\/span> follicles<\/span> on the scalp The condition is also known as "acne necrotica miliaris" or "Proprionibacterium folliculitis."<\/p>\nScalp folliculitis is characterized by a small, very intense itch. pustules<\/span> on the scalp, often most problematic on the front hairline. There may be only a small number of injuries, or they can be very numerous. They are difficult to leave alone due to the itchiness. They often become sore and crusty.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Folliculitis of the scalp<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>What is the cause of scalp folliculitis?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe cause of scalp folliculitis is not well understood. It is generally considered an inflammatory reaction to hair components. follicle<\/span>, particularly the micro-organisms<\/span>. These include:<\/p>\n\n- \nThe bacteria<\/span> (especially Cutibacterium acnes, but in severe cases, also Staphylococcus<\/em> aureus)<\/li>\n
- YeastsMalassezia<\/em> species)<\/li>\n
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<\/span>What is the treatment for scalp folliculitis?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe scalp affected by folliculitis should be washed with a mild normal shampoo as often as desired. Anti-dandruff shampoos that contain antifungal agents such as ketoconazole or ciclopirox are sometimes helpful. Conditioner can be used if desired.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The following medications may be helpful for scalp folliculitis:<\/p>\n
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- Oral antibiotics, particularly long-term tetracycline.\n<\/li>\n
- Oral isotretinoin: long-term treatment with low doses may be necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>\nWhat is necrotic acne?<\/span><\/h2>\nNecrotic acne is a more severe form of scalp folliculitis, also known as "varioliform acne" or "frontal acne." In this condition, larger follicular<\/span> places (papules<\/span>) become inflamed and then develop blackened scabs, eventually leaving permanent scars like smallpox. Necrotic acne can affect the face, scalp, or other areas.<\/p>\n<\/span>\nWhat is peripholliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens?<\/span><\/h2>\nPerifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens is also known as "dissecting cellulitis" or folliculitis, or "peripholliculitis capitis."<\/p>\n
Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens is a rare and serious form of scalp folliculitis, sometimes associated with acne conglobata, hidradenitis suppurativa, and spinal cord. arthritis<\/span> (spondyloarthropathy). It most often affects black adult men, but can rarely occur in fair-skinned individuals, women, and children.<\/p>\nBig nodules<\/span> and cysts accompany smaller follicular papules and pustules, of which purulent<\/span> The material can be expressed. Temporary hair loss over the lesions eventually results in permanent scars and bald patches.<\/p>\nPerifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens is highly resistant to treatment. Severity can be reduced with oral isotretinoin, antibiotics, dapsone, and injected or systemic<\/span> steroids compression fluctuating<\/span> Nodules have also been reported to be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens and suffodiens<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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