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(L66.3) Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens
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27 738 in individuals diagnosis perifolliculitis capitis abscedens confirmed
Diagnosis perifolliculitis capitis abscedens is diagnosed Women are 39.38% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis perifolliculitis capitis abscedens
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis perifolliculitis capitis abscedens
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease perifolliculitis capitis abscedens - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79
Disease Features perifolliculitis capitis abscedens
Absence or low individual and public risk
Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens - what does this mean
Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens is a rare inflammatory condition that occurs when the hair follicles become infected with bacteria, leading to the formation of abscesses and the destruction of the surrounding tissue. it is usually caused by a combination of bacterial infection and follicular trauma, and is most commonly seen in young adults.
What happens during the disease - perifolliculitis capitis abscedens
Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens is a rare inflammatory skin condition that typically affects the scalp and is characterized by painful nodules and abscesses. it is thought to be caused by a combination of bacteria, such as staphylococcus aureus, and an overactive immune response. the bacteria enter the hair follicles, resulting in an inflammation of the tissue around the follicles and the formation of pus-filled nodules and abscesses. as the condition progresses, the nodules may rupture and discharge pus, leading to scarring and hair loss. treatment typically involves antibiotics to reduce the bacterial load and topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and scarring.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination of the scalp
- Blood tests to check for inflammation and infection
- Cultures of the affected area to identify the cause of infection
- Biopsy of the affected area to confirm the diagnosis
- X-rays to check for bone involvement
- CT scan to rule out any underlying pathology
- MRI of the affected area to look for any underlying pathology
- Ultrasound of the affected area to look for any underlying pathology
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce inflammation and infection of the scalp.
- Prescribe oral antibiotics to reduce infection.
- Prescribe topical antibiotics to reduce infection.
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe topical steroids to reduce inflammation.
- Perform scalp surgery to remove affected areas.
- Prescribe oral steroids to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe antifungal medications to treat any fungal infections.
- Prescribe topical antifungal medications to treat any fungal infections.
- Prescribe oral antifungal medications to treat any fungal infections.
- Prescribe oral retinoid medications to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe topical retinoid medications to reduce inflammation.
- Perform laser therapy to reduce inflammation.
- Perform photodynamic therapy to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe oral antihistamines to reduce itching and inflammation.
- Prescribe topical antihistamines to reduce itching and inflammation.
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens - Prevention
The best way to prevent perifolliculitis capitis abscedens is to maintain good hygiene, including washing the scalp regularly with a mild soap and shampoo, avoiding tight hairstyles or hairstyles that pull the hair too tightly, and avoiding excessive use of styling products. additionally, it is important to keep the scalp clean and dry, and to avoid picking or scratching the scalp.