TUFTED FOLLICULITIS

Tufted folliculitis (TF) occurs when multiple (tufted) hairs emanate from the same opening. This condition does not appear to be one entity, but one finding that may occur in several inflammatory alopecias, e.g. lichen planopilaris, chronic Staphylococcal infection of the scalp, dissecting cellulitis, acne keloidalis nuchae and pemphigus vulgaris. The hair becomes grouped through scarring and contraction.

Clinical

Multiple hairs are seen to emanate from one opening.

Treatment

The underlying cause should be sought and treated. If there is just inflammation and no obvious cause, a topical steroid may be given.

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