Sarcoidosis: An atypical mimicker of acne keloidalis nuchae
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.02.018
Abstract: AKN: acne keloidalis nuchae INTRODUCTION Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic disease of unknown etiology characterized by the formation of noncaseating granulomas in several organs. The skin is the second most commonly involved organ with cutaneous involvement… read more here.
Keywords: acne keloidalis; noncaseating granulomas; sarcoidosis; keloidalis nuchae ... See more keywords
Acne keloidalis nuchae: A role for low-dose radiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.05.008
Abstract: AKN: acne keloidalis nuchae CVG: cutis verticis gyrata RT: radiation therapy INTRODUCTION Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is a folliculocentric scalp disease mainly affecting men of color. Numerous studies have shown that it is not a… read more here.
Keywords: low dose; nuchae role; acne keloidalis; lesion ... See more keywords
Acne keloidalis nuchae and obstructive sleep apnoea: a retrospective case series
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DOI: 10.1111/ced.13985
Abstract: Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by scarring of hair follicles along the posterior neck and scalp. Most commonly, AKN is attributed to follicular irritation from hair clippers, helmets, and other… read more here.
Keywords: retrospective case; case series; acne keloidalis; obstructive sleep ... See more keywords
Acne keloidalis nuchae and folliculitis decalvans: same process affecting the follicle or coexisting diseases? A retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1111/ijd.14565
Abstract: cases histiocytes, 33.3% eosinophils, and 22.2% lymphocytes. In 66.6% of the cases, fat necrosis was found. Vascular damage was observed in 87.5% of the cases with vasculitis, vascular disruption, or perivascular karyorrhexis, but only three… read more here.
Keywords: folliculitis decalvans; acne keloidalis; nuchae folliculitis; decalvans process ... See more keywords
Prospective Controlled Trial for the Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae With a Long-Pulsed Neodymium-Doped Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser
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DOI: 10.1177/1203475417739846
Abstract: Background: Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is a chronic scarring folliculitis with limited interventions of both high efficacy and low morbidity. Objective: To assess the efficacy of the long-pulsed 1064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser and topical… read more here.
Keywords: neodymium doped; treatment; acne keloidalis; side ... See more keywords
Acne keloidalis nuchae and hypertension in black subjects: a case–control study
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-020-05274-0
Abstract: Objective The aim of this case–control study was to look for an association between hypertension and acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) in black subjects. Results We recruited 303 consenting subjects comprising 101 patients with AKN and… read more here.
Keywords: control study; case; acne keloidalis; hypertension ... See more keywords
Multimodality Surgical Treatment Approach to Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Based on Lesion Morphology
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DOI: 10.4103/jcas.jcas_32_20
Abstract: Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) correctly termed “folliculitis keloidalis”, is an unusual form of chronic folliculitis and cicatricial alopecia that affects nape of neck. AKN can lead to significant scarring with tumor like masses and alopecia.… read more here.
Keywords: acne keloidalis; multimodality; excision; treatment ... See more keywords