Acne keloidalis: a novel presentation for tinea capitis.
Acne keloidalis is characterized by firm skin-colored papules on the surface of the neck and scalp. We report a case of tinea capitis in 60-year-old female which mimicked acne keloidalis. The lesions resolved following oral antifungal medication.
Sterling
J Barton
JB
Department of Dermatology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA.
Sina
Bahram
B
Gaspari
Anthony
A
Deng
April
A
D000153:Acne Keloid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D001741:Black or African American; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006118:Griseofulvin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D006118:Griseofulvin