Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: ED9Y
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: ED9Y
Ofuji 1970.
Eosinophilic pustulosis, eosinophilic pustular folliculitis, Ofuji syndrome, eosinophilic folliculitis. Do not confuse with papuloerythroderma Ofuji 1984 ("deckchair sign").
Non-infectious, relapsing folliculitis.
Pruritic, erythematous papules, plaques and sterile pustules, some of which are confluent. Usually pustules are less visible. Regression is often visible centrally. Healing occurs with postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Localisation:
Mostly face, torso, extremities
Superficial spongiotic, eosinophil-rich dermatitis with folliculitis
Chronic-recurrent course
Topical therapy
Radiation therapy: PUVA / UVB
Systemic therapy
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