Dissecting Cellulitis Treatment

Dissecting Cellulitis (DC) is a long-term cicatricial (scarring) form of alopecia (hair loss) characterized by abscesses and keloids on the infected areas. This condition has no cure; however, dermatologists recommend various treatment methods to manage the keloids and pus-filled lesions that occur as the condition progresses. In rare cases, patients with severe scalp problems may […]
What is Dissecting Cellulitis?
What is Dissecting Cellulitis? Dissecting Cellulitis (DC), also known as Hoffman disease, is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory scalp disorder that causes abscesses and keloids that lead to patchy hair loss and cicatricial (scarring) alopecia (destruction of hair follicles). Dissecting cellulitis is incurable; however, somebody can manage symptoms to reduce pain and provide comfort. DC is […]