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What is its ultimate effect for a person suffered from folliculits decalvans?
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Folliculitis decalva: Persistent infection, scarring, hair loss, open weeping sores on scalp can all occur.
Answered 11/28/2013
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Folliculitis decalva: Folliculitis decalvans is a chronic condition that can last many years to decades. Once the hair has been lost due to scarring, regrowth is not possible. The goal of treatment is to prevent further scarring and to diminish the pain and drainage associated with active lesions.
Answered 11/28/2013
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