Eosinophilic folliculitis.

Authors

  • A. Diociaiuti
  • C. Paone
  • R. Boldrini
  • L. Giraldi
  • M. El Hachem

Keywords:

Eosinophilic folliculitis, Neonatal pustulosis

Abstract

Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (EPF) is a chronic rare disease characterized by the presence of follicular papules and pustules. A 40-month-old child presented papular and pomphoid lesions on the trunk, extremities and scalp. Peripheral blood tests showed eosinophilia and skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of EPF. Treatment with prednisone led to complete remission.

Published

2007-09-30

How to Cite

Diociaiuti, A., Paone, C., Boldrini, R., Giraldi, L., & El Hachem, M. (2007). Eosinophilic folliculitis. European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 17(3), 153–156. Retrieved from https://ejpd.migration.pkpps03.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/journal/article/view/418

Issue

Section

Original articles