Quinquaud's decalvans folliculitis: A form of hair loss involving the gradual destruction and scarring of hair follicles which causes hair loss which spreads outwards from a central point. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Quinquaud's decalvans folliculitis is available below.
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Prognosis for Quinquaud's decalvans folliculitis: Small or large areas of the scalp may be involved
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Quinquaud's decalvans folliculitis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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