Folliculitis, decalvans causes scarring with hair loss (alopecia).
There are areas of "corn stalking" (grouped hairs arising within
the area of alopecia), redness (erythema), crusting, and pustules.
Due to severe scarring, permanent hair loss occurs in the involved
sites.
Review Date: 10/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
