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SAN FRANCISCO DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY

SAN FRANCISCO DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract A Case for Diagnosis (Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens?). Presented by DR. Otto E. L. Schmidt and (by invitation) Dr. W. E. Weber. L. L., a 51 year old Negro, first acquired pustules in the occipital region nine years ago. The condition was treated with various ointments but extended to involve a large portion of the scalp, attended by the development of alopecia in the occipital region. Exacerbations with a purulent discharge have occurred, but there has never been a complete remission. There is a history of a penile lesion acquired fifteen years ago, with a positive reaction to a blood test for syphilis two years before presentation. The patient was given sixteen injections into the arm and hip one year ago, the diagnosis being latent syphilis. There is a 4 by 6 cm. area of partial alopecia over the occiput. The area feels boggy and fluctuant, with some induration. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology American Medical Association

SAN FRANCISCO DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1950 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0096-6029
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10.1001/archderm.1950.01530160104021
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This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract A Case for Diagnosis (Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens?). Presented by DR. Otto E. L. Schmidt and (by invitation) Dr. W. E. Weber. L. L., a 51 year old Negro, first acquired pustules in the occipital region nine years ago. The condition was treated with various ointments but extended to involve a large portion of the scalp, attended by the development of alopecia in the occipital region. Exacerbations with a purulent discharge have occurred, but there has never been a complete remission. There is a history of a penile lesion acquired fifteen years ago, with a positive reaction to a blood test for syphilis two years before presentation. The patient was given sixteen injections into the arm and hip one year ago, the diagnosis being latent syphilis. There is a 4 by 6 cm. area of partial alopecia over the occiput. The area feels boggy and fluctuant, with some induration.

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Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology – American Medical Association

Published: Sep 1, 1950

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