History
Most patients report a sudden onset of a widespread pruritic papular eruption. Disseminate and recurrent infundibular folliculitis has been reported to be exacerbated by hot showers and relieved by anything that cools (eg, cool showers, lotions, swimming). Occasionally, a patient may report that a number of peers have been affected at the same time. Often, disseminate and recurrent infundibular folliculitis patients have a personal or family history of atopy.
Physical Examination
Physical examination in disseminate and recurrent infundibular folliculitis reveals a papular eruption that has a follicular location. In a given area, all the follicles are involved, with no skipping of any follicles in the area involved. The usual sites are the chest and mantle and the upper arms. Infundibular folliculitis is rather monomorphic without noted rubor, calor, and dolor.
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Courtesy of San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium slide files.
Courtesy of San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium slide files.
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Courtesy of San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium slide files.
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Courtesy of San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium slide files.
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Courtesy of San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium slide files.
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Courtesy of San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium slide files.
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Courtesy of San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium slide files.
