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Surgical Management and Reconstruction of Hoffman’s Disease (Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp)
Joint Authors
Howard, Brittany E.
Hintze, Justin M.
Donald, Carrlene B.
Hayden, Richard E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, or Hoffman’s disease, is a rare dermatologic condition characterized by recurrent pustules and sinus tract formation leading to scarring and alopecia.
Medical management includes the use of corticosteroids, antibiotics, isotretinoin, and adalimumab.
In cases where the disease is severe, refractory, and intractable, surgery is an option.
We report two cases of Hoffman’s disease, where medical management failed to achieve remission.
Surgical treatment was undertaken with complete resection of the affected scalp in staged procedures with subsequent split-thickness skin grafting for reconstruction.
Surgery achieved both disease remission and excellent aesthetic outcomes in both patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hintze, Justin M.& Howard, Brittany E.& Donald, Carrlene B.& Hayden, Richard E.. 2016. Surgical Management and Reconstruction of Hoffman’s Disease (Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp). Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102722
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hintze, Justin M.…[et al.]. Surgical Management and Reconstruction of Hoffman’s Disease (Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp). Case Reports in Surgery No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102722
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hintze, Justin M.& Howard, Brittany E.& Donald, Carrlene B.& Hayden, Richard E.. Surgical Management and Reconstruction of Hoffman’s Disease (Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp). Case Reports in Surgery. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102722
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102722