Necrotizing infundibular (ostial) crystalline folliculitis.
Journal
Clinics in dermatology
ISSN: 1879-1131
Titre abrégé: Clin Dermatol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8406412
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Historique:
entrez:
17
7
2021
pubmed:
18
7
2021
medline:
26
11
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis is a rare condition characterized by folliculocentric waxy papules in the seborrheic areas of adult patients, with intrafollicular filamentous birefringent crystalline deposits as the histopathologic clue. Although the real pathogenesis of necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis remains unclear, the intrafollicular material seems to be derived from an interaction between such superficial microorganisms as gram-positive bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus spp), Malassezia yeasts, and sebaceous lipids. Topical or systemic antiacne agents or antimycotics appear to be effective therapy.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34272008
pii: S0738-081X(20)30192-9
doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.10.013
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
194-198Informations de copyright
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