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Acne keloidalis in women
S M Dinehart1, L Tanner, S B Mallory
1Department of Dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.
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|September 1, 1989
Summary
Acne keloidalis, a scalp condition, can affect women. This research highlights it as a treatable cause of scarring alopecia in females.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Trichology
Background:
- Acne keloidalis is a chronic folliculitis causing scarring, typically on the scalps of young Black men.
- It is characterized by progressive cicatricial alopecia.
Observation:
- This report details two cases of acne keloidalis in Black women.
- Neither patient exhibited signs of androgen excess.
Findings:
- Scalp hair trauma may precipitate acne keloidalis in susceptible individuals.
- The condition is an uncommon but viable cause of cicatricial alopecia in women.
Implications:
- Acne keloidalis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cicatricial alopecia in women.
- Early recognition and treatment can potentially manage hair loss and scarring.