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01-04-2008 | Case Report

Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Associated with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Tufted Hair Folliculitis

Authors: Dr Shahbaz A. Janjua, Nadia Iftikhar, Zrinjka Pastar, Gregory A. Hosler

Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a rare, X-linked disorder characterized by scarring alopecia of the scalp and eyebrows in the setting of widespread keratosis pilaris. Less frequent associations are ocular abnormalities and palmoplantar keratoderma. Acne keloidalis nuchae has previously been described in one patient with keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans. We report another case of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans with acne keloidalis nuchae and tufted hair folliculitis, thus further establishing this association.

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Title: Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Associated with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Tufted Hair Folliculitis
Authors: Dr Shahbaz A. Janjua
Nadia Iftikhar
Zrinjka Pastar
Gregory A. Hosler
Publication date: 01-04-2008
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 1175-0561
Electronic ISSN: 1179-1888
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2165/00128071-200809020-00009

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