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Ofuji disease: a rare dermatosis and its challenging therapeutic approach.

Authors :
Brito FF
Martelli AC
Cavalcante ML
Pinto AC
Itimura G
Soares CT
Source :
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia [An Bras Dermatol] 2016 Sep-Oct; Vol. 91 (5), pp. 646-648.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (EPF) or Ofuji disease is a rare dermatosis, prone to recurrence and chronicity. The peak incidence occurs in the third decade of life and its exact etiology remains unknown. Evidence suggests that the expression of adhesion molecules and the production of cytokines activate the follicular unit, but the stimulus that triggers these changes remains unclear. The three clinical variants reported in the literature include classic EPF, immunosuppression-associated EPF, and infancy-associated EPF. We report a case of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis with peculiar epidemiological characteristics, which represents a challenging therapeutic scenario.<br />Competing Interests: None

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1806-4841
Volume :
91
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27828641
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20164778