Ann Dermatol.  2013 Feb;25(1):120-122. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.1.120.

Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis Involving Labial Mucosa, Which Improved with Naproxen

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. khcho@snu.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Dermatology, Ajou University College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.

Abstract

No abstract available.


MeSH Terms

Eosinophilia
Eosinophils
Folliculitis
Mucous Membrane
Naproxen
Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous
Eosinophilia
Folliculitis
Naproxen
Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous

Figure

  • Fig. 1 (A) Erythematous plaques and clustering pustules on both lateral side of the nose with central clearing and peripheral extension, involving lips. (B) Greatly improved state after treatment with naproxen.

  • Fig. 2 (A) Inflammatory cell infiltration into hair follicle and around perifollicular area (H&E, ×100), (B) perifollicular eosinophilic and neutrophilic infiltration (H&E, ×400).


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