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Folliculitis - Another Rosacea Mimic


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Folliculitis is another rosacea mimic added to the long list of skin conditions or diseases in a differential diagnosis of rosacea. DermNet NZ has a number of photos with various causes due to bacteria, yeasts (fungus), virus, parasites, immunosuppression, inflammatory skin diseases, i.e., Lichen planus, Lupus and others, and environmental causes, i.e., chemicals, drugs (steroids). One report mentions "rosacea-like folliculitis" in describing it as a rosacea mimic. [1]. A google image search shows some photos that mimic rosacea.  Deep dive into folliculitis

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[1] J Clin Med. 2020 Apr; 9(4): 1241. Published online 2020 Apr 24. doi: 10.3390/jcm9041241
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