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Although retinoids are considered as the most effective treatment, management of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is often challenging. A multicenter retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy… Click to show full abstract
Although retinoids are considered as the most effective treatment, management of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is often challenging. A multicenter retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of anti-TNF agents in treating DCS after failure of other conventional treatments. Twenty-six patients were included. After a mean treatment duration of 19 ± 21 months, the mean PGA score decreased by 56% as the number of abscesses (-89%), the number of inflammatory nodules (-70%), the mean NRS score for pain severity (-68%) and the mean DLQI (-29%). This study confirms the efficacy of anti-TNF agents in treating DCS patients resistant to conventional therapies.
Journal Title: Clinical and experimental dermatology
Year Published: 2023
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