dissecting cellulitis of the scalp


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dissecting cellulitis of the scalp

An inflammatory pustular disease of the scalp, similar to acne conglobata or hidradenitis suppurativa. It can be treated surgically, with isotretinoin, or with laser therapy. Synonym: perifolliculitis capitis abscedens
See also: cellulitis
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Refractory dissecting cellulitis of the scalp treated with adalimumab.
Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Responding to Intravenous Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha Antagonist.
Refractory dissecting cellulitis of the scalp successfully controlled with adalimumab

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