Pityrosporum Folliculitis. Renal Transplantation Case Report.

Accession number;00A0179416
Title;Pityrosporum Folliculitis. Renal Transplantation Case Report.
Author; ALVES E V (Sao Paulo Univ., Sao Paulo, Bra) MARTINS J E C (Sao Paulo Univ., Sao Paulo, Bra) DE O. RIBEIRO E B (Sao Paulo Univ., Sao Paulo, Bra) SOTTO M N (Sao Paulo Univ., Sao Paulo, Bra)
Journal Title;J Dermatol
Journal Code:Z0757A
ISSN:0385-2407
VOL.27;NO.1;PAGE.49-51(2000)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.4, REF.10
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;English
Abstract;Pityrosporum folliculitis is caused by the fungus Pityrosporum ovale. It is characterized by the presence of pruriginous follicular papulae and papulae-pustules in face, upper part of the trunk, and upper limb root. It is more prevailing in places with hot and humid climates. Its incidence can be associated with either immunosuppressive or chemotherapy states secondary to pathologies. We report herewith a case of pityrosporum folliculitis in a patient who had previously underwent kidney transplantation and thes result of the itraconazol therapeutics given. (author abst.)
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