Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: Multimedia

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Further Reading

Keywords

acne keloidalis nuchae, acne keloidalis, acne, folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, dermatititis papilliaris capillitii, sycosis framboesiformis, folliculitis nuchae sclerotisans

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Philip R Letada, MD, Resident Physician, Department of Dermatology, Naval Medical Center San Diego
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Elizabeth Kline Satter, MD, MPH, Staff Dermatologist and Head of Dermatopathology for Residency Program, Department of Dermatology, Naval Medical Center San Diego
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