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Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp with Excellent Response to Isotretinoin
Author(s) -
Marquis Kaitlin,
Christensen LauraCatherine,
Rajpara Anand
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.13143
Subject(s) - scalp , isotretinoin , medicine , dermatology , cellulitis , physical examination , surgery , acne
An 18‐year‐old man presented for evaluation of a 1‐year history of painful nodules on the scalp with associated hair loss. Physical examination revealed multiple confluent, fluctuant, boggy nodules on the scalp with overlying alopecic patches. Based on these findings, a diagnosis of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp was made and the patient was successfully treated with oral isotretinoin therapy.