Review Article

Comorbidities and Treatment Options for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Table 1

Associated diseases.

(a) Follicular occlusion
 (i) Hidradenitis suppurativa
 (ii) Folliculitis decalvans
 (iii) Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
(b) Metabolic Abnormalities
 (i) Metabolic Syndrome
  (1) Diabetes mellitus
  (2) Hypertension
  (3) Dyslipidemia
  (4) Obesity
 (ii) Acanthosis nigricans
(c) Autoimmune disease
 (i) Hypothyroidism
(d) Others
 (i) Acne mechanica
 (ii) Chronic scalp folliculitis
 (iii) Cutis verticis gyrata