Ann Dermatol.  2014 Aug;26(4):520-521. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.4.520.

Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis: Association with Long-Term Immunosuppressant Use in a Solid Organ Transplant Recipient

• Kim BW
• Lee JH
• Won CH
• Chang SE
• Lee MW
• Choi JH
• Moon KC

• KMID: 2265598
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.4.520

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Eosinophils*
Folliculitis*
Transplants*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Multiple papule and plaque with hyperpigmentation and induration on face.

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  Fig. 2 Dense perifollicular eosinophilic and lymphocytic infiltration (H&E, ×100).

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