Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp - UpToDate
Dec 1, 2023 · Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS), also known as perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens or Hoffman disease, is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the scalp characterized by boggy, suppurative nodules that are often associated with patchy hair loss (picture 1A-E). Follicular occlusion may be a key pathogenic event in the ...
Cellulitis and skin abscess: Epidemiology, microbiology
Jun 17, 2024 · The epidemiology, microbiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of cellulitis and skin abscess are reviewed here. Issues related to treatment of cellulitis and skin abscess are discussed separately.
Acute cellulitis and erysipelas in adults: Treatment - UpToDate
Acute cellulitis and erysipelas in adults: Treatment - UpToDate
Approach to the patient with a scalp disorder - UpToDate
Jan 24, 2023 · This topic discusses the clinical assessment of patients with scalp disorders and reviews multiple conditions that present with visible changes on the scalp. To aid with diagnosis, the disorders are organized according to important clinical features.
Skin abscesses in adults: Treatment - UpToDate
Apr 27, 2023 · Patients with skin and soft tissue infections may present with cellulitis, skin abscess, and other forms of infection . This topic will discuss treatment of skin abscesses, including large furuncles and carbuncles. (Related Pathway(s): Cellulitis and skin abscesses: Empiric antibiotic selection for adults.)
Folliculitis decalvans - UpToDate
Aug 16, 2022 · Folliculitis decalvans (FD) is a rare, chronic cicatricial (scarring) alopecia that occurs in adults and classically presents as an expanding patch of alopecia with peripheral pustules on the scalp (picture 1A-B). Patients may experience associated pruritus or pain.
Medline - UpToDate
Aug 8, 2023 · Dissecting cellulitis (Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens): a comprehensive review focusing on new treatments and findings of the last decade with commentary comparing the therapies and causes of dissecting cellulitis to …
Acne keloidalis nuchae: Pathogenesis, clinical ... - UpToDate
Sep 20, 2024 · The characteristic site of involvement is the posterior scalp and neck. Infrequently, other areas of the scalp are affected. AKN most often occurs in Black males but also occasionally develops in females and other populations.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa skin and soft tissue infections
Jan 27, 2023 · INTRODUCTION. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most commonly considered gram-negative aerobic bacilli in the differential diagnosis of gram-negative infections. Consideration of this organism is important because it causes severe and often fatal hospital-acquired infections, especially in immunocompromised hosts.
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Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens or dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a rare, chronic destructive folliculitis of the scalp, characterized by painful nodules, purulent drainage, sinus tracts, keloid formation and cicatricial alopecia.