Folliculitis decalvans: the use of dermatoscopy as an auxiliary tool in clinical diagnosis

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Mariana Rocha Fabris¹  Clarisse Pereira Melo¹  Daniel Fernandes Melo¹ 

关键词: Dermoscopy;    Hair diseases;    Scalp dermatoses;    Dermatoses do couro cabeludo;    Dermoscopia;    Doencas do cabelo;   

DOI  :  10.1590/abd1806-4841.20132129

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

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 treatment options of this disfiguring disease is required for improving patient management.

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