Treatment of Disseminated and Recurrent Infundibulofolliculitis on the Trunk and Limbs

This protocol addresses a specific, recurrent pattern of folliculitis characterised by widespread involvement of the trunk and limbs, with a clinical picture distinct from common folliculitis presentations.

Clinical Scenario

Multiple disseminated follicular pinpoint papules distributed across the trunk and limbs, sparing the flexures, occurring in a recurrent and disseminated pattern consistent with infundibulofolliculitis.

Treatment Approach

This condition is often self-limited and has generally been unresponsive to many treatments. Occasional responses to a retinoid agent have been described in the literature, and this forms the basis of the structured regimen.

The full protocol — including agent selection, criteria for use, and monitoring guidance — is available via the link below.

References

Clinically it presents as multiple disseminated follicular pinpoint papules on the trunk and limbs, sparing the flexures.

Disseminated and recurrent infundibulofolliculitis is often self limited and usually unresponsive to treatment. Occasional responses to isotretinoin have been described.

DOI: 10.2165/00128071-200405050-00003

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