Folliculitis decalvans. Long-lasting response to combined therapy with fusidic acid and zinc.
In 3 patients, the diagnosis of folliculitis decalvans was based on clinical, histopathological and laboratory criteria. All patients responded to a combination therapy consisting of oral and topical fusidic acid and oral zinc sulphate. The follow-up period exceeded more than one year.
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Department of Dermatology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D005672:Fusidic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013431:Sulfates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015032:Zinc / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019287:Zinc Sulfate
D013431:Sulfates; D005672:Fusidic Acid; D019287:Zinc Sulfate; D015032:Zinc