Korean J Dermatol.  1988 Jun;26(3):459-464.

A Case of Follicular Occlusion Triad

• Lee KS
• Myung KB
• Kook HI

Abstract

A case of "Follicular Occlusion Triad" associated with acne conglobata, hidradenitis suppurativa and perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens in 40-year-old male patient is presented with brief review of literature. Widespread acne occured on the face k upper back at the age of 16. Several years later, firm & tender erythematous poorly demarcated nodules developed on the back, buttock and axilla. Also, erythematous nodules developed on temporooccipital area of the scalp. Thereafter, the skin lesions become fluctuant cystic. Some of the skin lesions healed leaving severe hypertrophic scars, and purulent materials expressed from some of persistent lesions. The patient was trested with systemic 13-cis-retinoic acid, antibiotics, corticosteroids injection and incision & drainage with considerable improvement.

Keyword

Follicular occlusion triad; 13-cis retinoic acid; Corticosteroid

MeSH Terms

Acne Vulgaris
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Axilla
Buttocks
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
Drainage
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Humans
Isotretinoin
Male
Scalp
Skin
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Isotretinoin