[Candida folliculitis in heroin addicts. Histological study]

Med Cutan Ibero Lat Am. 1987;15(5):411-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Results of histopathologic study of five parenteral heroin users with candida folliculitis are exposed. Candida was found in four, pseudohyphae were observed within the hair, on the keratin of the infundibulum, within the abscess surrounding the hair follicle and horny layer. Blastospores were observed into one arteriole of the dermis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Candidiasis, Cutaneous / pathology*
  • Female
  • Folliculitis / pathology*
  • Heroin Dependence / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male