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Acne Keloidalis is often misinterpreted as scalp acne. Its other names are keloidal folliculitis and nuchal keloidal acne. This condition is chronic and can be characteristically found as inflamed bumps on a person’s nape often accompanied by scars.
It might be surprising for some to know that Acne Keloidalis has no relation to acne vulgaris. It is mistaken as acne because it initially takes on the appearance of acne lesions. These lesions spring from inflamed hair follicles and if not treated, can result to scarring or keloids, hence the name Acne Keloidalis.

African American men are predisposed to the formation of this condition. It is because of their hair type and the way they maintain their hair that often leads to Acne Keloidalis formation. Hair that is less than one-fourth in length or is curly would lead to this condition. Curly hair in particular can corkscrew back into the follicle where it can irritate the surrounding structures.
Keloids or scar formation is not the only effect feared in this condition. It could also lead to baldness around the affected area. This would greatly affect the self-image of adolescents and young males because they would appear to have patchy hair losses.
There are acne reducing methods you can perform by yourself to prevent the formation of Acne Keloidalis and the worsening of the condition. You can wash the area with mild cleansers gently. Never resort to vigorous scrubbing as this will further irritate the affected area.
Other acne reducing methods includes avoiding head wear or outfits that expose the nape of the neck to constant friction such as caps or high collared t-shirts. If you do shave your hair, keep it more than one-fourth in length. If the lesions are itchy, you may purchase a cortisone cream over the counter to help decrease the pruritus.
However, if you are already experiencing the condition, it is advisable that you seek the assistance of a medical doctor so that you can avoid patchy hair loss and suppuration or pus formation. It is difficult to clear the lesions once they have appeared. There might be hope for large lesions with the help of steroid injections. For small lesions or bumps, camouflaging it with long hair or make-up would do the trick. For extensively disfigured cases, it may need to be excised by surgeon.