Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is eosinophilic pustular folliculitis?
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis is a chronic, non-infectious skin disorder, characterized by recurring itchy, red or skin-colored bumps and pustules. It may be associated with HIV infection, various drugs, and some lymphomas.
Symptoms of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
Bumps containing pus
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Questions your doctor may ask to check for eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
Do you have bumps on your skin with pus?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Treatment for eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
Treatment depends on the severity. Treatment options include anti-inflammatory medication taken orally or applies, antibiotics and phototherapy (procedure where your skin is exposed to light to treat skin conditions).
Diseases related to Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
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Camacho-Martinez F. Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1987 Oct;17(4):686-8. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(87)80457-7. PMID: 3312318.
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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