Purulent follicular inflammation of the scalp resulting in permanent irregular alopecia and scarring. This rare disease occurs mostly in men. The cause is unknown.
This is a condition characterized by bald patches accompanied by inflammation of the hair follicles surrounding the affected area. Treatment options have included taking sulpha drugs orally and applying tincture of iodine to the scalp.
Another form of this condition appears to be an expansion of barber’s rash originating from the beard area.