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Gram‐negative folliculitis–a complication of antibiotic therapy in acne vulgaris
Author(s) -
LEYDEN JAMES J.,
MARPLES RICHARD R.,
MILLS OTTO H.,
KLIGMAN ALBERT M.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1973.tb08015.x
Subject(s) - acne , folliculitis , medicine , dermatology , antibiotics , complication , antibiotic therapy , surgery , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
SUMMARY Fifty cases of Gram‐negative folliculitis have been identified amongst 1200 new cases of acne vulgaris in a period of 4 years. Two clinical varieties are recognized. Type I, the more common, presents as superficial pustules, usually grouped around the nose and is associated with a lactose fermenting Gram‐negative rod. Type II lesions are characterized by deep nodular and cystic lesions; Proteus appears to be the causative agent. The treatment of this condition is discussed.