TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
A1  - Tortelly, Violeta Duarte
A1  - Barreto, Taynara de Mattos
A1  - Piraccini, Bianca Maria
A2  - Tosti, Antonella
A2  - Piraccini, Bianca Maria
Y1  - 2023
N1  - 
T2  - Disorders of the Hair and Nail: Diagnosis and Treatment
AB  - SUMMARYAcne  keloidalis  nuchae  (AKN)  is  a  chronic  scarring  folliculitis,  more  frequently  described  in  young  men,  with  higher  phototypes.The  disease  can  start  with  local  itching,  but  what  leads  the  patient  to  seek  medical  care  are  painful  inflammatory  lesions  and  stigmatizing  chronic  keloidiform  lesions.Treatment  includes  guidance  to  avoid  triggering  trauma  and  prescription  of  shampoos,  retinoids,  and  keratolytics  for  maintenance.  Often,  the  combination  of  topical,  infiltrative  and  oral  corticosteroids,  and  antibiotics  may  be  necessary.  Severe  cases  usually  require  surgery,  with  local  excision  of  the  lesions,  laser,  and  radiotherapy.  
SN  - 
PB  - McGraw Hill
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/09/13
UR  - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1201700634
ER  -