Title of article :
Case Report: Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis of Ofuji in an immunocompetent (non-HIV) Pakistani patient
Author/Authors :
Khan, Ikram-Ullah Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences - Dermatology Department, Pakistan , Rafiq, Saima Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences - Dermatology Department, Pakistan
From page :
46
To page :
48
Abstract :
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis is a rare condition characterized by recurrent, pruritic peripherally expanding, sterile papulopustules and plaques. Hair bearing areas such as face, chest, back and extensor surfaces of the upper arms are usually involved. More than 90% of cases reported are from Japan. We report a young male who had eosinophilic pustular folliculitis. He was diagnosed on clinical as well as on histological grounds.
Keywords :
Ofuji disease , eosinophilic pustular folliculitis.
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Record number :
2584194
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