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Acne keloidalis nuchae and pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Causes
The exact causes of Acne keloidalis nuchae are not very clear. Some possibilities include:
• High concentration of mast cells in the region of upper neck/scalp back
• Autoimmune response to the hair follicle
• Bacteria
• Use of Cyclosporine
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is the result of irritation caused by shaving. Hair strands can re-enter the skin causing an inflammatory reaction. There are two patterns of ingrown hair:
1. Transfollicular
2. Extra-Follicular
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae can occur from any one of these patterns.
Transfollicular hair never really has left the follicle. These axes become a source of irritation, causing the fluid to accumulate. This fluid may precipitate the growth of bacteria.
Extra-hair follicular have exited the follicle, but grow, then back to the skin.
Symptoms
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae manifests as red bumps, itchy skin. Over time, can develop keloid scars.
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae also begins as itchy bumps. In more advanced stages, will eventuate in large masses, such as keloid.
Treatment
Early phases of AKN commonly are treated with antibiotics and cortisone injections. Later, it becomes necessary to excise the lesion extended through surgery.With pseudofolliculitis Barbae, healing is quite simple. This is simply a matter of letting the hair grow.
The nape
When pseudofolliculitis Barbae is located at the back of the neck, he is referred as pseudofolliculitis Nuchae. This can develop into Acne keloidalis nuchae, if not treated immediately.
The reason that the symptoms become aggravated at the back of the neck may be due to high concentration of mast cells in this area. These cells are specialized for attack the invaders.
Acne keloidalis nuchae and pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Friday, November 2, 2012
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae shares similar characteristics with pseudofolliculitis Barbae. However, the two conditions are not the same. If you are wondering how to Acne keloidalis nuchae is different from pseudofolliculitis Barbae, here are various areas to look at.
Location of the body
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae occurs on the face and other areas of the body that are scraped. AKN, however, manifests itself in the back of the head near the neck area.
Causes
The exact causes of Acne keloidalis nuchae are not very clear. Some possibilities include:
• High concentration of mast cells in the region of upper neck/scalp back
• Autoimmune response to the hair follicle
• Bacteria
• Use of Cyclosporine
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is the result of irritation caused by shaving. Hair strands can re-enter the skin causing an inflammatory reaction. There are two patterns of ingrown hair:
1. Transfollicular
2. Extra-Follicular
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae can occur from any one of these patterns.
Transfollicular hair never really has left the follicle. These axes become a source of irritation, causing the fluid to accumulate. This fluid may precipitate the growth of bacteria.
Extra-hair follicular have exited the follicle, but grow, then back to the skin.
Symptoms
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae manifests as red bumps, itchy skin. Over time, can develop keloid scars.
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae also begins as itchy bumps. In more advanced stages, will eventuate in large masses, such as keloid.
Treatment
Early phases of AKN commonly are treated with antibiotics and cortisone injections. Later, it becomes necessary to excise the lesion extended through surgery.With pseudofolliculitis Barbae, healing is quite simple. This is simply a matter of letting the hair grow.
The nape
When pseudofolliculitis Barbae is located at the back of the neck, he is referred as pseudofolliculitis Nuchae. This can develop into Acne keloidalis nuchae, if not treated immediately.
The reason that the symptoms become aggravated at the back of the neck may be due to high concentration of mast cells in this area. These cells are specialized for attack the invaders.
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