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Infundibulofolliculitis
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Infundibulofolliculitis

Contributors: Mack Su, Vimal Prajapati MD, Ben Barankin MD, Susan Burgin MD
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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.

Codes

ICD10CM:
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
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Infundibulofolliculitis
A medical illustration showing key findings of Infundibulofolliculitis : Brown color, Follicular configuration, Primarily truncal distribution, Pruritus, Smooth papules
Clinical image of Infundibulofolliculitis - imageId=677237. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Multiple pink and dark brown follicular papules and background brown, scaly plaques on the back.'
Multiple pink and dark brown follicular papules and background brown, scaly plaques on the back.
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