[Folliculitis decalvans]

The author describes the main clinical and pathological aspects of Folliculitis decalvans, rare dermatosis, probably related with Staphylococcus sensibilization of the follicle. Although in some cases Staphylococcus are present in the lesions, the treatment is disappointing. Tetracycline oral and topically, sodium sulfacetamide and fusidic acid are mentioned by Rook. Alopecia is always definitive.