Disseminate and Recurrent Infundibular Folliculitis Medication
- Author: Stephen W White, MD; Chief Editor: Dirk M Elston, MD more...
Medication Summary
Emollients have been used for decades in disseminate and recurrent infundibular folliculitis, with variable success. Early reports indicated treatment with vitamin A.[6] Later, vitamin A therapy was reported to be ineffective. Several authors have reported success with isotretinoin systemic therapy. However, the standard dosing protocol has not been established.
Anti-inflammatory Agent
Clobetasol propionate (Temovate, Clobex, Cormax)
Class I superpotent topical steroid; suppresses mitosis and increases synthesis of proteins that decrease inflammation and cause vasoconstriction. Decreases inflammation by stabilizing lysosomal membranes, inhibiting PMN and mast cell degranulation.
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