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Viral folliculitis
J M Weinberg1, G W Turiansky, W D James
1Department of Dermatology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA. jwein@bway.net
AIDS Patient Care and Stds
|May 17, 2000
Summary
Viral folliculitis, though rare, can be caused by herpes simplex (HSV) and herpes zoster (HZ) viruses. Consider viral infections in persistent folliculitis cases unresponsive to standard treatments.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Viral folliculitis is a rare skin condition.
- It often presents as superficial inflammation of hair follicles.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to varied presentations.
Observation:
- This report details two cases of viral folliculitis.
- Case 1: Herpetic sycosis caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV).
- Case 2: Herpes zoster (HZ) infection presenting without characteristic blisters.
Findings:
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can manifest as sycosis (a type of folliculitis).
- Herpes zoster (HZ) may cause folliculitis even without vesicular eruption.
- Viral pathogens should be considered in refractory folliculitis cases.
Implications:
- Clinicians should include viral etiologies in the differential diagnosis of folliculitis.
- This is particularly important for cases resistant to antibacterial or antifungal therapies.
- Recognizing viral folliculitis aids in appropriate patient management and treatment.
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