Folliculitis and other follicular disorders Flashcards

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Four major types of infectious folliculitis?

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Bacterial, Fungal, Viral, Other (demodex)

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3 major types of bacterial folliculitis?

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Staphylococcal aureus infxn, Gram-negative bacili, Hot tub folliculitis

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3 major fungal folliculitis organisims?

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Dermatophyte, Malassezia spp. (pityrosporum), Candida spp

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2 major types of viral folliculitis?

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HSV, VSV

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5 major types of non-infectious folliculitis?

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Culture-negative/normal flora, Irritant, drug-induced, Eosinophilic (3 types within it), disseminate and recurrent infundibulofolliculitis

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5 major types of deep folliculitides?

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Furuncles, Syncosis, Pseudofolliculitis barbae, acne keloidalis, follicular occlusion tetrad (1. Acne conglobata, Hidradenitis suppurativa, dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, pilonidal sinus/cyst)

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How does folliculitis present clinically?

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Follicular-based papules and pustules on an erythematous base. Often itchy and sometimes painful

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What is the most common type of folliculitis?

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Culture-negative, followed by bacterial folliculitis 2/2 to S. aureus

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What are the 3 most common causes of gram-negative folliculitis?

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Klebsiella, enterobacter, proteus

  • Also E. Coli
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What is the most common location for bacterial folliculitis?

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Face, trunk, axillae, buttocks

(areas under occlusion)

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How to treat for S. aureus folliculitis?

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Tx for nasal carriage with mupirocin TID x 7-10 days

Elston discusses using clindamycin as beta-lactams, TCN and Bactrim don’t penetrate the nose well

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Common patient population to see gram-negative bacterial folliculitis in?

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Favor acne pts on long-term abxs –> Pustules in T-zone and perinasal regions

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What can be given in patients with severe gram-negative folliculitis/acne?

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  • First: Topicals –> Gentamicin, BP
  • Second: Systemics –> Quinolones (cipro)
  • If severe and reucurrent –> Isotretinoin 0.5-1mg/kg/day
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When does hot tub folliculitis occur after exposure?

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Occurs after 12-48 hrs after hot tub/public facilities use

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How does hot tub folliculitis present?

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Presents with edematous pink-red follicular papules and pustules

  • Favors the trunk
  • Pruritic
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Treatment for hot tub folliculitis?

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Self-limited in most patients, in immunocompromised can do ciprofloxacin 500mg BID for 7-14 days

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What organisms cause tinea barbae?

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T. Mentagrophytes or T. verrucosum

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Clinical of tinea barbae?

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inflammatory papulopustules in beard area >> mustache with crusting, loosened hair can be removed w/o pain

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Treatment of tinea barbae?

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Tx with oral antifungals (griseofulvin, terbinafine, itraconazole)

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What organism is often involved in Majocchi granuloma?

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T. Rubrum

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Clinical of Majocchi granuloma?

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Presents with follicular pustules or nodules, pustules at edges of tinea cruris or corporis

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Treatment of Majocchi granuloma?

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Oral antifungals

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Where can you often see Majocchi granuloma?

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Women who shave their legs w/ blade razor

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Clinical of malassezia folliculitis?

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Presents with follicular papulopustules mainly on back, chest, and shoulders

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Dx of malassezia folliculitis?

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KOH prep of follicular contents

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Clinical of candida folliculitis?

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Presents with pruritic satellite pustules surrounding areas of intertriginous candidiasis

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A population that is susceptible to HSV 1/2 folliculitis?

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Men w/ history of recurrent herpes infxn who shave w/ blade razor (consider VZV in immunocompromised)

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Clinical of demodex folliculitis?

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Associated with immunosuppression and rosacea; p/w erythematous papulopustules on the face within a background of diffuse erythema

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The population at risk for drug-induced folliculitis?

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Most common in acne-prone pts and age groups

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When does drug-induced folliculitis start after having used a drug?

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Within 2 wks of starting drug

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Is risk of drug-induced folliculitis related to dose?

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Yes, risk is proportional to dose and duration of therapy

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Clinical of drug-induced folliculitis?

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Presents with monomorphic erythematous follicular papules and pustules (trunk, shoulders, upper arms), no true comedones

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Most common medications to cause drug-induced folliculitis?

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Steroids, androgenic hormones, EGFR inhibitors, iodides, lithium, isoniazid, anticonvulsants

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What are the 3 variants of eosinophilic folliculitis?

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  • Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji’s disease)
  • Immunosuppression-associated eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
  • Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis of infancy
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Where is eosinophilic pustular folliculitis reported most commonly?

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Japan

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Is eosinophilic pustular folliculitis associated with systemic disease?

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No

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Clinical of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis?

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Presents with recurrent episodes of PRURITIC follicular papulopustules → erythematous patches and plaques with superimposed coalescent pustules → central clearing (figurate lesions) - lesions last 7-10 d and course is spontaneous resolution with relapses as the norm

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What lab abnormalities can be seen in eosinophilic pustular folliculitis?

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Blood eosinophilia

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Treatment for eosinophilic pustular folliculitis?

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Indomethacin 50mg/day

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Epidemiology of Immunosuppression-associated eosinophilic pustular folliculitis?

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Disease activity correlates with low CD4 count (<300), also a/w iatrogenic immunosuppression and leukemia/lymphoma/hSCT pts, can be a part of immune reconstitution syndrome

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Clinical of Immunosuppression-associated eosinophilic pustular folliculitis?

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Presents with chronic, pruritic follicular papules, less pustular than Ofuji’s, favor face, scalp, upper trunk

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Treatment for Immunosuppression-associated eosinophilic pustular folliculitis?

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Tx HIV/AIDS, improvement with an elevation of CD4 count, UVB phototherapy for pruritus, topical tacrolimus, permethrin, oral abx

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What is Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis of infancy?

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Unusual self-limiting d/o mainly on scalp and brow region, secondary crusting often seen - self-limited course

44
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What are the hallmark findings in keratosis pilaris atrophicans?

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Abnormal follicular keratinization + atrophy + scarring alopecia

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What are the main treatments for keratosis pilaris atrophicans?

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Combination of keratolytics, topical or oral retinoids, topical or intralesional steroids, IPL

46
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Mode of inheritance for keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciai (ulerythema aphryogenes)

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AD

47
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Age of onset for keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciai?

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Infancy

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Distribution for keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciai?

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Eyebrows, particularly the lateral third (alopecia), temples, cheeks, forehead.

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Cutaneous features of keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciai?

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Erythematous follicular papules w/ central keratotic plugs, eventuating in follicular atrophy. Scarring alopecia of the lateral eyebrows

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What syndromes/diseases is keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciai associated with?

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Noonan syndrome, cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, wooly hair, and Cornelia de Lange syndrome

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Age of onset for atrophoderma vermiculatum?

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Childhood (usually 5-12 years)

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What is the distribution of atrophoderma vermiculatum?

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Cheeks, preauricular area, upper lip

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Cutaneous lesions in atrophoderma vermiculatum?

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Associated with ipsilateral congenital cataract, Loeys-Dietz, Rombo, and Nicolau-Balus syndrome

54
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Genetics of keratosis folicularis spinulosa decalvans (x-linked)?

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XR

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Age of onset for keratosis folicularis spinulosa decalvans (x-linked)?

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Childhood (inflammation often remits at puberty

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Distribution for keratosis folicularis spinulosa decalvans (x-linked)?

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Face, scalp, limbs, trunk

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Cutaneous features of keratosis folicularis spinulosa decalvans (x-linked)?

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Erythematous follicualr papules with central keratotic plugs, eventuating in follicular atrophy, scarring alopecia of the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes

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What other features is keratosis folicularis spinulosa decalvans (x-linked) associated with?

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Variable facial erythema, nail dystrophy and palmoplantar keratoderma, keratitis, blepharitis, photophobia

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Genetics for keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (folliuclitis spinulosa decalvans)?

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AD

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Age of onset forkeratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (folliuclitis spinulosa decalvans)?

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Puberty (onset or worsening)

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Distribution of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (folliuclitis spinulosa decalvans)?

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Scalp

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Cutaneous presentation of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (folliuclitis spinulosa decalvans)?

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Follicular pustules, features of keratosis follicularis spinulsa decalvans, x-linked

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What other features may be seen with keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (folliuclitis spinulosa decalvans)?

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Variable facial erythema and nail dystrophy, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, photophobia

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Presentation of lichen spinulosus?

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Grouped, skin-colored follicular papule on the extensor surface of the arm. You can also see central keratitis plugs.

65
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What are the 4 types of sycosis?

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Barbae, lupoid, mycotic, and herpetic

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What is sycosis barbae?

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Bacterial folliculitis of the beard or mustache areas, usually caused by Staph aureus. appears deep-seated, edematous, perifollicular papule and pustules that may coalesce to form plaques student w/ pustules and crusts

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What is lupoid sycosis?

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Scarring from deep folliculitis that is more prominent in the beard areas.

  • May be caused by S. Aureus.
  • The name comes from the peripheral extension of perifollicular papule and pustules w/ central atopic scarring/cicatricial alopecia; granulomatous inflammation can lead to appearance reminiscent of lupus vulgarisms.
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What is mycotic syncosis?

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Dermatophyte folliculitis of the beard area, most often the chin which is usually caused by zoophilic organisms. - Presents with inflammatory perifollicular papule and pustules coalescing to form nodules and plaques w/ purulent discharge from patulous follicles, crusting and loose hairs that can be painlessly removed.

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What is the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae?

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Cure is laser hair removal with 1064 nm ND:YAG laser with long pulse duration or modified 810 nm super-long-pulsed diode laser

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What is the genetic predisposition for pseudofolliculitis barbae?

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Mutation in 1A alpha-helical subdomain of hair follicle companion layer-specific keratin K6hf (K75).

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What is acne keloidalis nuchae?

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Begins as chronic folliculitis of posterior neck and occipital scalp but then evolves into keloidal papule and plaques.

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Epidemiology of acne keloidalis nuchae?

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Seen in darker prototypes, almost exlusively in black men

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Treatments for acne keloidalis nuchae?

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  • Tretinoin gel and potent CS get twice daily (for non-inflamed papule and plaques
  • Hair removal for papule
  • Excision w/ punch or surgical depending on size
  • Imiquimod
74
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What is hidradenitis suppurativa?

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Pathology of the apocrine gland bearing skin sites (axilla/groin/etc)

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Epidemiology of hidradenitis suppurativa?

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Black F>>M, onset puberty

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clinical of hidradenitis suppurativa?

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Stage pt according to hurley stages. clinically see recurrent furuncles and draining sinus tracts → scarring

77
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Morbdities of hidradenitis suppurativa?

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anemia of chronic disease, secondary amyloidosis, lymphedema, fistulas, arthropathy, SCC within chronic scars

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General treatment of HS for all patients?

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  • Weight reduction if obese or overweight
  • Measures to reduce friction and moistures like loose undergarments, absorbent powders, antiseptic soaps, topical aluminum chloride
  • Warm compresses
  • Stopping smoking
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What is Hurley stage I disease for HS?

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Solitary or multiple isolated abscesses, no scarring or sinus tracts

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Treatment for Hurley stage I disease in HS?

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ILK, topical clindamycin, eradicate S aureus, oral antibiotic therapy (tetracycline, doxycycline, clindamycin, rifampin + clindamycin, dapsone, Bactrim)

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What is Hurley stage II disease in HS?

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Recurrent abscesses, sinus tract formation, early scarring

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Treatment for Hurley stage II disease?

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Systemic adjuvant or maintenance therapy (acitretin, infliximab, cyclosporin)

  • Surgical treatment
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What is Hurley stage III disease?

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Diffuse or broad involvement with multiple interconnected abscesses and sinus tracts.
- More extensive scarring

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Tx for Hurley stage II dz?

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Early wide surgical excision to involved areas -CO2 laser ablation w/ secondary intention healing.

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What is trichostasis spinulosa?

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Asymptomatic comedo-like lesions containing keratin and multiple vellus hairs mainly on face (mid to lower central portion)

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What is the typical scenario of a patient with viral -associated trichodysplasia?

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Seen in drug-induced immunosuppression with cyclosporine

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What is the clinical of viral -associated trichodysplasia?

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Presents with skin-colored to pink follicular papules and follicular spines (central face → loss of eyebrows and eyelashes)

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What virus is viral-associated trichodysplasia associated with?

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Polyomavirus

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Treatment for viral -associated trichodysplasia?

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Reduced immunosuppression if possible, otherwise topical cidofovir or tazarotene or oral valganciclovir

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Important components of Pityrosporum folliculitis histologically?

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  • Pityrosporum can be seen normally in the follicular infundibulum
  • Pityrosporum should be deeper, and there needs to be eosinophils associated with the folliculitis