Korean J Dermatol.  1970 Jul;8(2):83-85.

A Case perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens

• Kim JH
• Lee SJ
• Byun DK

Abstract

A case of 24 years old male with perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens was reported This is, I presume the first case to be reparted in Korea. Clinically, the skin lesions were characterized by tbe multiple confluented indolent abscesses and hypertrophic scars which were developed on the vertex. On these lesions, there were also noticed complete alopecia and several dilated hair follicle orifices plugged by keratinous materials. The regional lymphnodes were not enlarged and the abscesses were proved bacteriologically sterile.

MeSH Terms

Abscess
Alopecia
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
Hair Follicle
Humans
Korea
Male
Skin
Young Adult