title: Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp in 2 girls.
abstract: Two girls with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp are described. In one Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated from the sinus discharge. Both patients were controlled with prolonged antibiotic therapy and periodic aspiration of the fluctuant lesions. Role of infection in perpetuating the condition is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ramesh
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa; D012008:Recurrence; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents