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Tufted-hair folliculitis
R M Pujol1, X Matias-Guíu, V Garcìa-Patos
1Department of Dermatology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Tufted-hair folliculitis (THF) is a rare scalp condition causing hair tufts and potential scarring alopecia. This case highlights a recurrent, treatment-resistant presentation of this inflammatory disorder.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Tufted-hair folliculitis (THF) is a rare, localized inflammatory scalp disease.
- Characterized by multiple hairs emerging from single follicular openings, it can lead to scarring alopecia.
Observation:
- A 21-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of an erythematous, pruritic plaque on his scalp.
- Physical examination revealed multiple hair tufts from dilated follicular openings, with a relapsing and progressive course.
Findings:
- The patient's condition was resistant to multiple topical and systemic treatments.
- New hair tufts appeared in previously unaffected areas following inflammatory changes.
Implications:
- This case underscores the challenges in managing recurrent and progressive THF.
- Further research into the aetiopathogenesis and novel therapeutic strategies for THF is warranted.