ReviewDermatology and therapy2016
Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 70 citations in OpenAlex.
- Topical, light-based, and complementary interventions for acne: an overview of systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Current State of Clinical Trials for Keloid Management: An Analysis of Trials Registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.Cureus · 2026Article
- Surgical Excision and Skin Grafting for Severe Chronic Scalp Pyoderma: A Case Report and Literature Review.Cureus · 2025Article
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- Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: A Multicenter Retrospective Study of 142 Hispanic Patients.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2024Article
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- Papular acne keloidalis nuchae treatment success using follicular unit excision.JAAD case reports · 2023Article
- Acne keloidalis nuchae in a patient with atopic dermatitis treated with Janus kinase inhibitor upadacitinib.JAAD case reports · 2023Article
- Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treatment Success with a Novel Surgical Excision Approach Using Guarded High-Tension Sutures.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2023Article
- A review of skin disease in military soldiers: challenges and potential solutions.Annals of medicine · 2023Review
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- Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is Associated with Cutis Verticis Gyrata.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2022Article
- Hypofractionated radiotherapy to treat acne keloidalis nuchae.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2021Article
- Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: A Staged Reconstruction.Cureus · 2021Article
- Acne keloidalis nuchae: A role for low-dose radiotherapy.JAAD case reports · 2021Article
- A Retrospective Cohort Study and Clinical Classification System of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2021Article
- Surgical management of giant acne keloidalis nuchae lesions.Case reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery · 2021Article
- Innovative Surgical Approaches and Selection Criteria of Large Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Lesions.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2019Article
- Patient selection criteria and innovative techniques for improving outcome and cosmesis in acne keloidalis nuchae lesion excision and primary closure.JAAD case reports · 2019Article
- The Role of the Renin-Angiotensin System and Vitamin D in Keloid Disorder-A Review.Frontiers in surgery · 2019Review
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is a chronic inflammatory condition that leads to fibrotic plaques, papules and alopecia on the occiput and/or nape of the neck. Traditional medical management focuses on prevention, utilization of oral and topical antibiotics, and intralesional steroids in order to decrease inflammation and secondary infections. Unfortunately, therapy may require months of treatment to achieve incomplete results and recurrences are common. Surgical approach to treatment of lesions is invasive, may require general anesthesia and requires more time to recover. Light and laser therapies offer an alternative treatment for AKN. The present study systematically reviews the currently available literature on the treatment of AKN. While all modalities are discussed, light and laser therapy is emphasized due to its relatively unknown role in clinical management of AKN. The most studied modalities in the literature were the 1064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser, 810-nm diode laser, and CO2 laser, which allow for 82-95% improvement in 1-5 sessions. Moreover, side effects were minimal with transient erythema and mild burning being the most common. Overall, further larger-scale randomized head to head control trials are needed to determine optimal treatments.
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