Folliculitis, Folliculitis, Bacterial, Impetigo Of Bockhart, Staphylococcal Infection - DermAtlas

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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

folliculitis folliculitis, bacterial impetigo of Bockhart Staphylococcal infection

Body Site

scalp

Age

4 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

follicular

Color

white/hypo

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

asymmetric

Comments

This healthy girl developed patchy hair loss and follicular papules and pustules following the removal of tight plaits. The pustules grew Staphylococcus aureus and cleared when she switched to a loose hair style.

Description

patchy alopecia associated with follicular papules and pustules

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5/11/2004 8:20:16

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