Disseminate and Recurrent Infundibular Folliculitis Follow-up
- Author: Stephen W White, MD; Chief Editor: Dirk M Elston, MD more...
Further Inpatient Care
Keeping a patient in a cool, dry environment has been successful in relieving symptoms of disseminate and recurrent infundibular folliculitis (DRIF).
Deterrence/Prevention
Disseminate and recurrent infundibular folliculitis may be prevented by avoiding exercise in warm, humid environments.
Complications
Complications of disseminate and recurrent infundibular folliculitis can be due to excoriations and possible impetiginous infection.
Prognosis
Disseminate and recurrent infundibular folliculitis may last for years.
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