Folliculitis Decalvans Mimicking Lupus Vulgaris Successfully Treated With Minocycline And Clarithromycin

July 2018 in “ IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology ”

Shivani Ranjan, Reeta Sood, Senior Resident

folliculitis decalvans scarring alopecia minocycline clarithromycin lupus vulgaris

TLDR A rare scalp condition was successfully treated with minocycline and clarithromycin.

The document reported a case of folliculitis decalvans, a rare form of scarring alopecia, which was initially misdiagnosed as lupus vulgaris. The condition was successfully treated with a combination of minocycline and clarithromycin. This case highlighted the importance of accurate diagnosis in dermatological conditions to ensure effective treatment. The successful outcome suggested that this antibiotic regimen could be a viable treatment option for similar cases of folliculitis decalvans.

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