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Surgical Management and Reconstruction of Hoffman's Disease (Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp)
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Surgical Management and Reconstruction of Hoffman's Disease (Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp)

Justin M. Hintze, Brittany E. Howard, Carrlene B. Donald and Richard E. Hayden
Case reports in surgery, Vol.2016(2016), pp.1-4
01/01/2016
PMID: 26966606

Abstract

Case Report
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.
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https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2123037View
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