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Folliculitis Sycosiformis Atrophicans

definition

Pyogenic infection that involves the whole depth of the follicle and leads to its destruction with clinically evident scarring. Active papules and pustules fringe the advancing margin around a pink atrophic scar. Granulomatous inflammatory changes may give the papules a lupoid appearance. The process usually begins in front of one ear or under the chin and extends irregularly in any direction.

synonyms

Folliculitis Sycosiformis Atrophicans, Sycosis Lupoides, Lupoid Sycosis