HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Bar roof, 1979
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Granulomatous folliculitis with partial destruction of the hair follicle gland complex and occasional perforation of parts of the hair by the infundibular epithelium Probably identical with perforating folliculitis. The term has not found further spread in later literature.
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LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Extended limb sides, trunk.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Follicularly bound, maximum 2-3 mm large, mostly erythematous papules with a white-grey, keratotic plug.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Follicular hyperkeratosis, cup-shaped dilatation of the infundibulum. The follicles are deformed, atrophy and perforation of the follicular wall are visible. Numerous hairline incisions and perifollicular granulomas are visible in the horn plug.
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TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
According to the folliculitis, perforating.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Bardach H.(1979) Folliculitis granulomatosa perforans profunda: an independent perforating dermatosis? dermatologist 30:489-493
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Folliculitis (overview); Folliculitis perforating; Keratosis pilaris; Papel; Pityriasis rubra pilaris (adult type); Ulerythema ophryogenes;Disclaimer
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