Neutrophil sebaceous gland inflammation L71.0

Renfro et al. 1993

Rare, acutely progressing, harmless disease from the rosacea group, whose entity is not yet known due to a lack of publications.

Unexplained; a connection with the infestation of Demodex folliculorum was discussed (Liaqat M et al 2015).

Especially older men

Face; rarely trunk, genitals.

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).

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.

Symptomatic, Steroidexterna in cream or ointment form

Benign course; spontaneous regression tendency within a few weeks.

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