Erythema reticularis atrophic folliculitis
Introduction
Introduction to reticular erythema atrophy folliculitis Reticulum atrophic folliculitis (folliculitisulerythematosareticulata), also known as erythematous skin atrophy or honeycomb atrophy, occurs in the cheeks, the reason is not certain, may be congenital hair follicle malnutrition, may have a family history. Most of the dense concave skin atrophy, the shape is irregular, the concave side is steep, the diameter is about 1-3 mm, the base is red, and the depressions are narrowly separated, forming a mesh-like or honeycomb-like appearance. basic knowledge Sickness ratio: 0.0001% Susceptible people: no special people Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: hair loss
Cause
Causes of reticular erythema with atrophic folliculitis
Causes:
The reason is not certain, may be congenital hair follicle malnutrition, may have a family history.
Pathogenesis:
The pathogenesis is still unclear and may be congenital hair follicle malnutrition. Atrophy for most dense depressed skin, irregular shape.
Prevention
Reticular erythema atrophy folliculitis prevention
Mainly pay attention to skin cleansing, enhance the body's resistance, prevent trauma, and actively treat pruritic skin diseases and chronic diseases. Patients with folliculitis of the scalp should pay attention to keep the scalp cool at all times, improve excessive shampooing, and maintain adequate sleep and relieve stress; patients with frontal, back and hip folliculitis are mostly related to wetness, heat, sweating and personal physique. Patients with thigh folliculitis are often caused by friction between the trousers and the hair follicles of the legs; patients with upper arm folliculitis are mostly the result of keratinization of the pores. Patients must take care to avoid sputum, heat and excessive sweating. Do not wash your hair often. Do not wear pants that are too tight or too hard. At the same time, pay attention to personal hygiene, strengthen physical exercise, and enhance disease resistance.
Complication
Reticular erythematous atrophic folliculitis complications Complications
May be associated with diffuse hair loss.
Symptom
Reticular erythematous atrophic folliculitis symptoms common symptoms papules blackhead acne hair loss
It is atrophy for most dense concave skin, irregular shape, steep side of the concave, about 1 to 3 mm in diameter, red in the base, narrowly separated between the depressions, forming a mesh-like or honeycomb-like appearance, small surface Wax-like smooth, hard nature, sparse acne and millet rash on the edge of the affected area, uneven skin color in the affected area, or pale red spots around the boundary, may be accompanied by diffuse alopecia, often symmetrically distributed on the cheeks Sometimes it can be extended to the area of the ear, upper lip, cheeks and forehead.
Examine
Examination of reticular erythema with atrophic folliculitis
Histopathology: epidermal atrophy, dermal microvascular dilatation, mild edema of collagen fibers, partial basophilic degeneration, enlarged hair follicles, distorted dilatation and hyperkeratosis, and some may contain keratin vesicles, sebaceous glands rare, or atrophy, Early signs of moderate lymphocytes infiltrated around blood vessels and hair follicles.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis and differentiation of reticular erythema with atrophic folliculitis
According to the clinical manifestations, the characteristics of skin lesions and histopathological features can be diagnosed.
