Folliculitis cruris pustulosa atrophicans

Description

A folliculitis prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa due to the custom of applying of greasy ointments to the lower legs. It presents as an inflammatory folliculitis which may result in follicular scarring and atrophy.

Index terms

Folliculitis cruris pustulosa atrophicans
Dermatitis cruris pustulosa atrophicans
Dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans

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Folliculitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans

Sibling codes

ED81.1 – Acneiform reactions to halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons
ED81.Y – Other specified acneiform inflammatory disorders
ED81.Z – Acneiform inflammatory disorders, unspecified

Foundation entity

Folliculitis cruris pustulosa atrophicans – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1233443452

Part of: ED81: Acneiform inflammatory disorders › 14: Diseases of the skin