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Folliculitis cruris pustulosa atrophicans
Foliculite crural pustulosa atrófica
CategoryDefinition
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 atrophicansDermatitis cruris pustulosa atrophicansFolliculitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicansDermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans