Refractory acne keloidalis nuchae treated with radiotherapy

Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is difficult to treat, and the clinical response is usually poor. Few reports have been published about scarring alopecia treated with radiotherapy (RT). We report a case of AKN that had been refractory to various other treatments but which responded to RT with excellent...

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Published in:Australasian journal of dermatology 2017-02, Vol.58 (1), p.e11-e13
Main Authors: Millán‐Cayetano, José Francisco, Repiso‐Jiménez, Juan Bosco, Boz, Javier, Troya‐Martín, Magdalena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acne
Acne Keloid - complications
Acne Keloid - drug therapy
Acne Keloid - radiotherapy
acne keloidalis nuchae
Adult
Alopecia
Alopecia - etiology
Case reports
Humans
Male
Radiation therapy
radiotherapy
Retreatment
scarring alopecia
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Summary:Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is difficult to treat, and the clinical response is usually poor. Few reports have been published about scarring alopecia treated with radiotherapy (RT). We report a case of AKN that had been refractory to various other treatments but which responded to RT with excellent clinical and cosmetic results.
ISSN:0004-8380
1440-0960
DOI:10.1111/ajd.12380