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Pityriasis folliculorum revisited.

A Dominey1, J Tschen, T Rosen

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Facial erythema with follicular plugging, potentially pityriasis folliculorum (a demodicidosis), was observed in six cases. Treatments included topical tretinoin, lindane lotion, and permethrin cream.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Facial erythema and follicular plugging can indicate various dermatological conditions.
  • Pityriasis folliculorum is a suspected demodicidosis, linked to Demodex mites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe six cases of facial erythema with follicular plugging.
  • To identify the condition as pityriasis folliculorum, a presumed demodicidosis.
  • To report on treatment outcomes for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Case series describing six patients presenting with specific facial dermatological signs.
  • Clinical observation and documentation of treatment interventions.

Main Results:

  • Six cases exhibited facial erythema and follicular plugging consistent with pityriasis folliculorum.

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  • Treatment modalities employed were topical tretinoin, gamma benzene hexachloride (lindane) lotion, and 1% permethrin cream rinse.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pityriasis folliculorum is a distinct clinical presentation.
    • Effective treatment options for this condition include topical tretinoin, lindane, and permethrin.