Management of folliculitis decalvans: The <scp>EADV</scp> task force on hair diseases position statement
April 2025
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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
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research Carbon-Dioxide Laser-Associated PDT Treatment of Folliculitis Decalvans
CO2 laser-associated PDT effectively treated therapy-resistant folliculitis decalvans.
research Clinical Characterization and Treatment Response of Folliculitis Decalvans Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum: A Retrospective Series of 31 Patients
This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
research Guidelines of Care for the Management of Acne Vulgaris
Use benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, antibiotics, and isotretinoin for acne, and combine treatments for better results.
research European Expert Consensus Statement on the Systemic Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are recommended for severe alopecia areata, with other treatments available off-label.
research Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treatment Success with a Novel Surgical Excision Approach Using Guarded High-Tension Sutures
A new surgical method using special sutures significantly reduced wound size and prevented disease return in patients with a scarring scalp condition.
research Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
research Botulinum Toxin A as an Alternative Treatment for Folliculitis Decalvans
Botulinum toxin A may be an effective alternative treatment for the scalp disorder folliculitis decalvans.
research Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treated With Adalimumab: A Case Series of 23 Patients
Adalimumab improved folliculitis decalvans in most patients.
research Treatment of Diseases Associated with Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that there are various treatments for diseases linked to scarring hair loss, especially for primary scarring alopecia.
research The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans
Platelet-rich plasma therapy may help treat folliculitis decalvans but benefits might not last without ongoing treatment.
research Folliculitis Decalvans Responsive to Tofacitinib: A Case Series
Tofacitinib may effectively treat folliculitis decalvans.
research Successful Treatment of Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans with Secukinumab
Secukinumab effectively treated a difficult case of folliculitis decalvans.
research Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Novel Adjunctive Treatment in Symptomatic Alopecias?
Low-dose naltrexone might be a cheap and effective additional treatment for hair loss with scalp discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effects and few side effects.
research Frequency of the Types of Alopecia at Twenty-Two Specialist Hair Clinics: A Multicenter Study
The most common hair loss type at specialist clinics is androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger men, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, with differences seen across regions.
research A Systematic Review of the Outcome of Hair Transplantation in Primary Scarring Alopecia
Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.
research Updates in Therapeutics for Folliculitis Decalvans: A Systematic Review with Evidence-Based Analysis
Clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for folliculitis decalvans, but more research is needed.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: Effectiveness of Therapies and Prognostic Factors in a Multicenter Series of 60 Patients with Long-Term Follow-Up
Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Recommendations
Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
research Isotretinoin Treatment for Folliculitis Decalvans: A Retrospective Case-Series Study
Oral isotretinoin, especially at higher doses for at least 3 months, is effective for treating folliculitis decalvans.
research Treatment of Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil
Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
research Oral Isotretinoin as the Most Effective Treatment in Folliculitis Decalvans: A Retrospective Comparison of Different Treatment Regimens in 28 Patients
Oral isotretinoin is the most effective treatment for folliculitis decalvans.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.
research Retrospective Review of Folliculitis Decalvans in 23 Patients with Course and Treatment Analysis of Long-Standing Cases
Most patients improved with oral antibiotics, but some needed long-term treatment or had minimal response.
research Long-Term Remission of Folliculitis Decalvans After Treatment with the Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser
Laser therapy may effectively treat persistent scalp inflammation.
research Effective Treatment of Folliculitis Decalvans Using Selected Antimicrobial Agents
Antimicrobial therapy can help manage Folliculitis Decalvans.
research Intralesional Steroids for Alopecia Areata
Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Folliculitis Decalvans Including Tufted Folliculitis: Clinical, Histological, and Therapeutic Findings
Folliculitis decalvans and tufted folliculitis are related, and a new treatment with rifampicin and clindamycin is effective.
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research Successful Treatment of Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens With Combined Isotretinoin and Dapsone
Combining isotretinoin and dapsone effectively treated a challenging scalp condition.