Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, familial - CISMeF
Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, familialOMIM Phenotype
Preferred Label : Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, familial;
Type : Other, mainly phenotypes with suspected mendelian basis;
Alternative titles and symbols : Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp;
Description : Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens is a chronic inflammatory disease
of the scalp characterized by the presence of large and small nodules that suppurate
and intercommunicate by sinus formation. It may be more frequent in black males than
in others (summary by McMullan and Zeligman, 1956).;