In this article (Part II of II), the focus is on scarring alopecias (dissecting folliculitis, folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris, lupus erythematosus) in regard to pathogenesis ...

Folliculitis decalvans is a scarring folliculitis of the scalp in which Staphylococcus aureus is commonly cultured. The onset is typically in young and middle-aged adults who are otherwise healthy ...

Yes, pimples on the scalp can cause hair loss if they lead to scarring. Conditions like acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) and folliculitis decalvans can damage hair follicles, resulting in permanent ...

Frequently experiencing folliculitis can damage your hair follicles, leading to temporary hair loss and scarring of the affected areas of the skin. Scalp folliculitis is caused by a bacterial ...