title: Acne keloidalis: a novel presentation for tinea capitis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA.
authors.forename: J Barton
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Sterling
authors.forename: Bahram
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sina
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gaspari
authors.forename: April
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Deng
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D006118:Griseofulvin