Keratosis pilaris atropicans
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Keratosis pilaris atropicans includes many forms of keratosis pilaris
with cicatricial alopecia
. Variants include keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei
, atrophoderma vermiculatum, keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
, and ichthyosis follicularis.
Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a common, autosomal dominant, genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin...
with cicatricial alopecia
Cicatricial alopecia
The term cicatricial alopecia refers to a diverse group of rare disorders that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. A variety of distributions are possible. In some cases, hair loss is gradual, without symptoms, and is unnoticed for long periods...
. Variants include keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei
Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei
Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei begins in infancy as follicular papules with perifollicular erythema...
, atrophoderma vermiculatum, keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a rare X-linked disorder described by Siemens in 1926, a disease that begins in infancy with keratosis pilaris localized on the face, then evolves to more diffuse involvement....
, and ichthyosis follicularis.