Successful treatment of refractory folliculitis decalvans with apremilast
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.08.019
Abstract: IL: interleukin INTRODUCTION Folliculitis decalvans is a rare neutrophilic inflammation of the scalp, characterized by painful follicular papules, pustules, crusting, and tufting of hairs. It results in the destruction of hair follicles and finally in… read more here.
Keywords: folliculitis decalvans; successful treatment; refractory folliculitis; treatment refractory ... See more keywords
Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans: New Therapeutic Horizons?
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DOI: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_83_23
Abstract: ABSTRACT Folliculitis decalvans (FD) poses a significant challenge due to treatment resistance and relapses. We report a case of FD refractory to various treatments for 15 years, where initiating adalimumab led to an excellent response.… read more here.
Keywords: folliculitis decalvans; decalvans new; folliculitis; refractory folliculitis ... See more keywords