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Prevalence of acne keloidalis nuchae in Nigerians
Author(s) -
Salami Taofik,
Omeife Henry,
Samuel Samuel
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2007.03069.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , outpatient clinic , incidence (geometry) , acne , scalp , nigerians , physics , political science , law , optics
Background The prevalence of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN), a chronic inflammatory process of the hair follicles resulting in keloidal papules and plaques at the nape of the neck, is increasing in our environment. Methods A prospective hospital‐based observational study was conducted at the adult medical dermatologic outpatient department of Irrua specialist teaching hospital, Edo State, Nigeria. All patients referred to the dermatology clinic with symptoms and signs of AKN were recruited. Results Thirty patients presented to the adult dermatologic unit with AKN over a period of 22 months, giving a gross incidence of 9.4% of dermatologic consultations. The common etiologic factor was secondary to trauma from an electric razor whilst having a haircut, followed by spread of keloid from the beard area. Conclusions Minimization of trauma during hair cutting or shaving and personalization of haircare instruments may reduce the recently increased incidence of this condition in our environment.