Tar folliculitis L73.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Folliculitis after prolonged contact with tarry externals.

Therapy
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Removal or avoidance of the triggering noxious agent.

External therapy
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Possibly therapy with antiseptic topicals such as 2% Clioquinol cream/lotion(e.g. R050, Linola-Sept cream). S.a.u. folliculitis.

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Antiseptic; Clioquinol; Clioquinol lotio 0.5-5%; Folliculitis (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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