A Case of Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis.
- Author:
Ill Hwan KIM
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Soo Nam KIM
;
Man Gil KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Cheek;
Dapsone;
Eosinophilia;
Eosinophils*;
Female;
Folliculitis*;
Humans;
Middle Aged
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1985;23(5):662-666
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A case of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis in a 46-year-old woman is presented. The patient showed repeatedly developed erythematous, indurated plaque studded with srnall yellowish pustules on flush area of the left cheek with blood eosinophilia and biopsy revealed histopathological findings of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis. The patient responded well to systemic administration of corticosteroid and dapsone.
