Familial Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens Et Suffodiens

A chronic DERMATITIS of the scalp characterized by the presence of large and small pus-filled, interconnected nodules, itching, and ALOPECIA. It may be more common in African American males. OMIM: 260910

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Networked: 41 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Cicatrix (Scar)
2.	Alopecia (Baldness)
3.	Acne Vulgaris
4.	Acne Conglobata
5.	pseudofolliculitis barbae

Experts

1.	Liao, Caihe: 1 article (09/2022)
2.	Shi, Lei: 1 article (09/2022)
3.	Wang, Xiuli: 1 article (09/2022)
4.	Yan, Jia: 1 article (09/2022)
5.	Zhang, Guolong: 1 article (09/2022)
6.	Babalola, Folawiyo: 1 article (03/2022)
7.	Chima, Margot: 1 article (03/2022)
8.	Gottlieb, Alice: 1 article (03/2022)
9.	Jobarteh, Ruth: 1 article (03/2022)
10.	Awad, Andrew: 1 article (01/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Familial Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens Et Suffodiens:

1.	Isotretinoin (Accutane)FDA LinkGeneric 03/01/2021 - "Isotretinoin is an effective treatment for improving symptoms of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. " 03/01/2021 - "The objective of this article was to conduct a review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of isotretinoin for treating dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. " 08/01/2014 - "[Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a retrospective study of 7 cases confirming the efficacy of oral isotretinoin]." 03/01/2021 - "The overall efficacy rate of isotretinoin in treating dissecting cellulitis of the scalp was estimated to be 0.9 with a 95% confidence interval (0.81-0.97). " 03/01/2021 - "A pooled meta-analysis for improvement of disease burden after isotretinoin administration in patients with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp was performed. "
2.	Adalimumab (Humira)FDA Link 01/01/2021 - "Recalcitrant Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Treated Successfully with Adalimumab with Hair Regrowth: A Case Report." 06/01/2015 - "Refractory dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Successfully controlled with Adalimumab." 10/01/2008 - "Refractory dissecting cellulitis of the scalp treated with adalimumab." 05/01/2010 - "3 cases of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp treated with adalimumab: control of inflammation within residual structural disease."
3.	1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene (PDT)IBA 12/01/2021 - "20% ALA-PDT pretreated by fire needle in patients with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: An interim analysis." 01/01/2019 - "Treatment of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp with 10% ALA-PDT." 12/01/2018 - "A case of recalcitrant dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) in a 23-year-old male patient was treated with 4 times of topical ALA-PDT at intervals of 10-15 days. " 12/01/2018 - "Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp successfully treated with ALA-PDT: Case report." 12/01/2013 - "A case of refractory dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) in a forty-one-year-old Chinese female patient was treated with a total of 6 sessions of topical ALA-PDT at one week intervals. "
4.	Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor)IBA 01/01/2020 - "A Case Report of Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitors in an Active Duty Service Member with Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Resistant to Treatment." 04/01/2012 - "Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Responding to Intravenous Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha Antagonist."
5.	RetinoidsIBA 04/27/2023 - "Although retinoids are considered as the most effective treatment, management of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is often challenging. " 06/01/2021 - "Medicinal therapies such as systemic retinoids and antibiotics have shown efficacy in the treatment of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS), but refractory cases are common. "
6.	AcidsIBA 06/01/2021 - "The efficacy and safety of 5-Aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) as an adjunct therapy for symptoms in patients with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: A retrospective study." 01/01/2019 - "Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is difficult to be treated and 5-aminolaevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) is considered to be a potential treatment for inflammatory skin diseases. "
7.	QuinolonesIBA 01/01/2008 - "Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp responding to oral quinolones."
8.	Rifampin (Rifampicin)FDA LinkGeneric 09/01/2008 - "We report 4 cases of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp successfully treated with oral rifampicin and oral isotretinoin. " 09/01/2008 - "Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp treated with rifampicin and isotretinoin: case reports."
9.	HLA Antigens (Human Leukocyte Antigens)IBA 09/01/2022 - "The case reported a young male patient suffer from follicular occlusion tetrad (acne conglobata, hidradenitis suppurativa, dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, and pilonidal sinuses) concomitant with pachyonychia congenital type Ⅱ (thickened nails, palmoplantar keratoderma, multiple cysts) and ankylosing spondylitis (lumbago, human leukocyte antigen-B27 positive). "
10.	ErbiumIBA 01/01/2022 - "2940-nm multifractional erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser for the treatment of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: Case reports and literature review."

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Therapeutics 09/01/2021 - "Different therapies have been used for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) with poor results. " 01/01/2007 - "The pathophysiology, etiology, natural history, complications and treatment options for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp are reviewed, and the authors suggest this method of treatment to be efficacious for severe presentations refractory to medical therapy." 07/01/2017 - "Based on these findings, a diagnosis of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp was made and the patient was successfully treated with oral isotretinoin therapy." 11/01/1999 - "Isotretinoin, an effective therapy for nodulocystic acne and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, has many known side effects. " 06/01/2021 - "Medicinal therapies such as systemic retinoids and antibiotics have shown efficacy in the treatment of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS), but refractory cases are common. "
2.	Solid-State Lasers 12/01/2023 - "Treatment of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp with erbium: YAG laser: a case series." 01/01/1999 - "Three patients with various scarring follicular disorders (dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, keratosis pilaris spinulosa decalvans, and pseudofolliculitis barbae) were treated with the long-pulse non-Q-switched ruby laser and followed clinically. "
3.	Photochemotherapy (Photodynamic Therapy) 06/01/2021 - "The efficacy and safety of 5-Aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) as an adjunct therapy for symptoms in patients with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: A retrospective study." 01/01/2019 - "Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is difficult to be treated and 5-aminolaevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) is considered to be a potential treatment for inflammatory skin diseases. "
4.	Semiconductor Lasers 10/01/2002 - "Use of an 800-nm pulsed-diode laser in the treatment of recalcitrant dissecting cellulitis of the scalp."
5.	Sclerotherapy 01/01/2021 - "Intracavitary Foam Sclerotherapy in Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp."