Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Associated with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Tufted Hair Folliculitis

Authors: Janjua, Shahbaz A.¹; Iftikhar, Nadia²; Pastar, Zrinjka³; Hosler, Gregory A.⁴

Source: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 9, Number 2, 2008 , pp. 137-140(4)

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Abstract:

Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a rare, X-linked disorder characterized by scarring alopecia of the scalp and eyebrows in the setting of widespread keratosis pilaris. Less frequent associations are ocular abnormalities and palmoplantar keratoderma. Acne keloidalis nuchae has previously been described in one patient with keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans. We report another case of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans with acne keloidalis nuchae and tufted hair folliculitis, thus further establishing this association.

Keywords: Alopecia; Folliculitis; Keratosis

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: 1 Ayza Skin & Research Center, Lalamusa, Pakistan 2: 2 Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan 3: 3 Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Zagreb University Hospital Centre, Zagreb, Croatia 4: 4 Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA

Publication date: 2008-01-01