Infundibulofolliculitis
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Synopsis
Infundibulofolliculitis, also known as disseminate and recurrent infundibulofolliculitis and Hitch and Lund disease, is an uncommon idiopathic skin disorder characterized by numerous pruritic, skin-colored, follicular-based papules. It most frequently affects the trunk and proximal extremities of young adult males of African descent.
The eruption is often resistant to treatment and may persist for months to years before resolution. Recurrent remissions and exacerbations can occur in some patients.
The eruption is often resistant to treatment and may persist for months to years before resolution. Recurrent remissions and exacerbations can occur in some patients.
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ICD10CM:
L73.8 – Other specified follicular disorders
SNOMEDCT:
81856009 – Disseminate infundibulo-folliculitis
L73.8 – Other specified follicular disorders
SNOMEDCT:
81856009 – Disseminate infundibulo-folliculitis
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Last Reviewed:10/22/2020
Last Updated:10/22/2020
Last Updated:10/22/2020