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    GlossaryFollicular Occlusion

    blockage of hair follicles leading to inflammation and cysts

    Follicular occlusion refers to the blockage of hair follicles, which can lead to inflammation and the formation of painful lumps or cysts. This condition is often associated with skin disorders like acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, and dissecting cellulitis, where the normal process of hair growth and shedding is disrupted, causing trapped hair and debris to accumulate within the follicle.

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      Follicular Occlusion Syndrome

      research Photogallery. Follicular occlusion syndrome

      April 2023 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej”
      The document concludes that four related skin diseases, which often occur together, are caused by blocked hair follicles.
      Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Pathogenesis and Management

      research Hidradenitis suppurativa: pathogenesis and management

      238 citations , July 2003 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery”
      Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.
      Skin

      research Skin

      2 citations , January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.

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