Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis of Ofuji in an immunocompetent (non-HIV) Pakistani patient

Authors

  • Ikram-Ullah Khan
  • Saima Rafiq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.16.1.2006.845

Keywords:

Ofuji disease, eosinophilic pustular folliculitis

Abstract

Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis is a rare condition characterized by recurrent, pruritic peripherally expanding, sterile papulopustules and plaques. Hair bearing areas such as face, chest, back and extensor surfaces of the upper arms are usually involved. More than 90% of cases reported are fromJapan. We report a young male who had eosinophilic pustular folliculitis. He was diagnosed on clinical as well as on histological grounds. 

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2017-01-03

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Khan I-U, Rafiq S. Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis of Ofuji in an immunocompetent (non-HIV) Pakistani patient. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2017Jan.3 [cited 2026Apr.19];16(1):46-8. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/845

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2006): January - March

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Case Reports

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