Folliculitis simplex barbae

Last Updated: 2019-08-27

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

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Alibert, 1825.

Chronic folliculitis of the beard, folliculitis barbae, Sycosis simplex, Sycosis non parasitaria, Alibert-Mentagra disease.

Chronic folliculitis of the beard, folliculitis barbae, Sycosis simplex, Sycosis non parasitaria, Alibert-Mentagra disease.

Inflammation caused mostly by Staphylococcus aureus, sometimes by Gram-negative bacteria.

  • Red, succulent, follicular bound, papules, plaques and pustules, which can also confluence extensively.

  • Clinic
  • Bacterial smear.

  • Mostly upper lips and cheeks.

Sometimes with hair loss scarring.

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