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  • Alopecia
  • Cicatrix
  • Folliculitis

Tufted Hair Folliculitis

Tufted hair folliculitis is an uncommon progressive disorder associated with cicatricial (scarring) alopecia of the scalp and can present a diagnostic challenge. A key feature is the presence of multiple hairs (often more than 6) emerging from a single follicular opening, a finding commonly linked to folliculitis decalvans but not exclusive to it. This activity emphasizes that tufted hairs reflect a late-stage scarring process in which dermal fibrosis causes follicular ostia to converge. Learners review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and trichoscopic features of this condition, as well as its overlap with other dermatologic disorders. The course underscores the importance of clinical context and a broad differential diagnosis. Also outlined are current evaluation and management strategies while highlighting the role of the interprofessional team in improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

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No

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No

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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