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S Rekha1, Vineet Kumar1, Pankaj Rao1
1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Abstract:
Three patients, one female and two males, aged 18, 45, and 25 years, respectively, presented with the complaint of skin-colored papules interspersed with pustular lesions over the anterior and lateral aspect of the neck and upper chest for 2, 8, and 6 months, respectively. Histopathologically, mononuclear cell infiltrate centered over the infundibulum of the hair follicle was seen which confirmed the diagnosis of disseminate and recurrent infundibulofolliculitis. We report this case due to its rarity, especially in the Indian population in which less than five case reports have been published. We also report a specific pattern of lesions along the neck skin creases which can serve as an aid to increase the index of suspicion for diagnosing this entity.
Insights
Disseminate and recurrent infundibulofolliculitis is a rare skin condition presenting as papules and pustules. A specific neck crease pattern may aid in early diagnosis of this rare follicular disease.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Histopathology
Background:
- Disseminate and recurrent infundibulofolliculitis is a rare follicular disorder.
- Limited case reports exist, particularly in the Indian population.
Observation:
- Three patients (1 female, 2 males; aged 18-45) presented with skin-colored papules and pustules on the neck and upper chest.
- Lesions persisted for 2-8 months.
- A distinct pattern of lesions along neck skin creases was noted.
Findings:
- Histopathology revealed mononuclear cell infiltrate centered on the hair follicle's infundibulum.
- Diagnosis of disseminate and recurrent infundibulofolliculitis was confirmed.
Implications:
- This case highlights the rarity of the condition in India.
- The specific pattern along neck creases may improve diagnostic suspicion and aid in early identification.
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