[Folliculitis barbae in herpes simplex infection]

Hautarzt. 2004 Jan;55(1):74-6. doi: 10.1007/s00105-003-0670-7.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A 60-year-old male athlete developed a folliculitis in the beard region after several competitions. After identification of herpes simplex antigen within the lesions, systemic therapy with acyclovir led to rapid improvement. In folliculitis resistant to antibiotic and anti-inflammatory therapy, viral and mycotic infections as well as eosinophilic folliculitis should be considered as differential diagnostic possibilities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Perioral / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Perioral / drug therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Disease Progression
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis*
  • Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Folliculitis / diagnosis*
  • Folliculitis / drug therapy
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis*
  • Herpes Simplex / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir