Synonym(s)
cyanosis follicularis crurum; pernio follicularis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Special form of pernio with follicular arrangement and follicular hyperkeratosis. S.a. Erythrocyanosis crurum puellarum.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Especially lower legs, thighs, glutaeas, extensor sides of the arms are affected.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Numerous, densely packed, pinhead-sized, livid red perifollicular papules. Vertically standing hairs (= Cutis anserina perpetua), keratosis follicularis. Sometimes itching or burning.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
According to Pernio. Since the disease is considered a predisposing factor for bacterial and mycotic folliculitis, antiseptic treatment with e.g. 2% clioquinol cream(e.g. Linola-sept, R049 ) may be necessary.
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Clioquinol cream 0.5-2% (o/w); Cyanosis follicularis crurum; Erythrocyanosis crurum puellarum; Erythrocyanosis crurum puellarum; Keratosis pilaris; Nodular vasculitis; Pernio follicularis; Perniones; Perniones;Outgoing links (8)
Clioquinol; Clioquinol cream 0.5-2% (o/w); Erythrocyanosis crurum puellarum; Hyperkeratoses; Keratosis pilaris; Papel; Perniones; Pruritus;Disclaimer
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer