They most commonly affect the scalp and rarely the beard ... which clinically may look exactly alike. Folliculitis decalvans starts with perifollicular erythema, follicular papules, and pustules ...

primarily affecting the scalp. Folliculitis Decalvans: A chronic inflammatory skin disease leading to scarring alopecia, characterized by inflamed plaques on the scalp.

folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris, lupus erythematosus) in regard to pathogenesis, clinical findings, and current options of treatment. Most important for the survival of the hair ...