Dissecting Cellulitis of Scalp - A Rarity in Female Patients

Authors

  • Nivvedhetha S
  • Sathyanarayanan R
  • Sukesh Gautam S
  • Narasimhalu CRV
  • Vimal Chander R

Keywords:

Dissecting cellulitis of Scalp, Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens, Hoffman Disease

Abstract

Dissecting cellulitis of scalp is a rare dermatosis of the scalp that has a chronic and recalcitrant course, eventually leading to scarring alopecia. It is a condition which is predominantly seen in young adult or middle-aged males. Here we present the case of a 26-year-old female patient, who presented with lesions on the scalp for 6 months. Patient was further investigated and the diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology.

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Published

10-01-2023

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Nivvedhetha S, Sathyanarayanan R, Sukesh Gautam S, Narasimhalu CRV, Vimal Chander R. Dissecting Cellulitis of Scalp - A Rarity in Female Patients. JK Science [Internet]. 2023 Jan. 10 [cited 2024 Nov. 13];25(1):54-6. Available from: https://journal.jkscience.org/index.php/JK-Science/article/view/177

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CASE REPORTS

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