Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Pseudofolliculitis, Keloid, Scabies - DermAtlas

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Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD

Diagnosis

acne keloidalis nuchae pseudofolliculitis keloid scabies

Body Site

scalp occiput neck

Age

40 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

follicular

Color

red purple

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

localized

Comments

This 40-year-old man had a 2 year history of multiple, painful, pruritic, pustules on his occiput and upper posterior neck. As the pustules resolved a firm rubbery plaque studded with follicular papules and nodules developed. He was treated with topical tretinoin and oral antibiotics.

Description

fibrotic violaceous plaque studded with firm follicular papules and nodules

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5/31/2004 22:29:02

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