title: Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: A Report of Three Cases.
abstract: Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a disorder affecting the hair follicles characterized by scarring alopecia of the scalp, eyebrows, and axillae, sometimes associated with photophobia and keratoderma. Being X-linked, it is more commonly seen in males but can be rarely seen in females also. We report three cases of this rare disorder including one in a female.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Dipali D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Malvankar
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sacchidanand
keywords: Atrophic keratosis pilaris; keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans; scarring alopecia