Acne Keloid (also known as Acne Keloids, Keloid, Acne): A type of acneiform disorder in which secondary pyogenic infection in and around pilosebaceous structures ends in keloidal scarring. It manifests as persistent folliculitis of the back of the neck associated with occlusion of the follicular orifices. It is most of

NIH MeSH · D000153Anatomy

Acne Keloid

Also known asAcne Keloids · Keloid, Acne · Keloids, Acne · Folliculitis Keloidalis · Keloidal Acne · Acne, Keloidal · Keloidal Acnes · Acne Keloidalis · Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae · Keloidalis Nuchae, Folliculitis · Nuchae, Folliculitis Keloidalis · Dermatitis Papillaris Capillitii

Definition

A type of acneiform disorder in which secondary pyogenic infection in and around pilosebaceous structures ends in keloidal scarring. It manifests as persistent folliculitis of the back of the neck associated with occlusion of the follicular orifices. It is most often encountered in black or Asian men.

MeSH classification

  • A10.165.450.300.425.125
  • C17.300.200.425.125
  • C17.800.030.030
  • C17.800.329.500.261

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Common questions about Acne Keloid

What does Acne Keloid mean in medicine?
A type of acneiform disorder in which secondary pyogenic infection in and around pilosebaceous structures ends in keloidal scarring. It manifests as persistent folliculitis of the back of the neck associated with occlusion of the follicular orifices. It is most often encountered in black or Asian men. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acne Keloid known by any other names?
Yes. Acne Keloid is also referred to as Acne Keloids, Keloid, Acne, Keloids, Acne, Folliculitis Keloidalis in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acne Keloid sit in the medical classification?
Acne Keloid falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A10.165.450.300.425.125, C17.300.200.425.125, C17.800.030.030). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000153) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗