Neutrophil sebaceous gland inflammationL71.0
Synonym(s)
HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Renfro et al. 1993
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Rare, acutely progressing, harmless disease from the rosacea group, whose entity is not yet known due to a lack of publications.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Unexplained; a connection with the infestation of Demodex folliculorum was discussed (Liaqat M et al 2015).
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Especially older men
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Face; rarely trunk, genitals.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Red, succulent plaques, especially in the facial area, which are less symptomatic, anular, non-scaling, red. In some cases aggravation (or triggering) by UV exposure has been reported (Sanz Trelles A et al. 2009). One case with genital localisation has been published (Tohyama M et al. 2016).
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Neutrophilic folliculitis, whereby the infiltrates consisting mainly of neutrophilic granulocytes are located around the sebaceous gland segment of the follicle and in the excretory ducts of the sebaceous glands.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Symptomatic, Steroidexterna in cream or ointment form
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Benign course; spontaneous regression tendency within a few weeks.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Liaqat M et al (2015) Neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis with intralobular demodex mites: a case report and review of the literature. At J Dermatopathol 37:315-318.
- Sanz Trelles A et al (2009) A new case of neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis: A photodermatosis? J Am Acad Dermatol 60:887-888 Tohyama M et al. (2016) Two cases of genital neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis J Dermatol 43:1221-1223.
- Renfro L et al (1993) Neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis. Arch Dermatol 129:910-901.
- Ram-Wolff C et al (2013) Neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis in a woman. Ann Dermatol Venereol 140:708-712.