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• Eosinophilic Folliculitis is an uncommon and benign skin condition that is characterized by the presence of skin rashes with acne-like appearance
• Eosinophilic Folliculitis is generally observed in young adult males. The lesions usually form on the head, neck, and shoulder region. These are often marked by intense itching
• The skin condition can be seen in individuals with normal health and immune system. However, in most cases, the condition is observed in immunocompromised individuals (such as in HIV-positive individuals)
• The cause of development of Eosinophilic Folliculitis is not identified yet. Research studies seem to indicate that certain viral infections, such as caused by retrovirus and hepatitis C virus (HCV), fungal infections of the skin, or certain malignancies including leukemia and lymphoma, may play a role in Eosinophilic Folliculitis formation
• A diagnosis of Eosinophilic Folliculitis is made by blood tests and skin biopsy (microscopic examination of the skin lesions). Following its diagnosis, the condition may be treated using topical creams and gels, oral medications, and light therapy
• There is no effective prevention of Eosinophilic Folliculitis. The prognosis of the condition depends upon the severity of symptoms, the extent of skin lesions, and the overall health status of the affected individual. In many cases, with appropriate treatment, the prognosis is good
• There are a few variants of Eosinophilic Folliculitis that include:
  • Classic Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis
  • Immunosuppression-Associated Eosinophilic Folliculitis (or HIV-Associated Eosinophilic Folliculitis), which is the most common variant observed
  • Infancy-Associated Eosinophilic Folliculitis
  • Drug-Associated Eosinophilic Folliculitis
  • Cancer-Associated Eosinophilic Folliculitis

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