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Follicular perniosisT69.8
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.
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Especially lower legs, thighs, glutaeas, extensor sides of the arms are affected.
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Numerous, densely packed, pinhead-sized, livid red perifollicular papules. Vertically standing hairs (= Cutis anserina perpetua), keratosis follicularis. Sometimes itching or burning.
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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.