A Case perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens.
- Author:
Joung Hoe KIM
;
Sung Jae LEE
;
Dong Kil BYUN
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Alopecia;
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic;
Hair Follicle;
Humans;
Korea;
Male;
Skin;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1970;8(2):83-85
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of 24 years old male with perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens was reported This is, I presume the first case to be reparted in Korea. Clinically, the skin lesions were characterized by tbe multiple confluented indolent abscesses and hypertrophic scars which were developed on the vertex. On these lesions, there were also noticed complete alopecia and several dilated hair follicle orifices plugged by keratinous materials. The regional lymphnodes were not enlarged and the abscesses were proved bacteriologically sterile.
