2017
DOI: 10.1111/pde.13322
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Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli: A clinicoepidemiologic study

Abstract: We describe 25 cases of erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli from India. The male:female ratio was 5.25:1 and the average age of onset was 12.3 years. The cheeks, preauricular area, and submandibular region were the sites most commonly affected. Keratosis pilaris was seen in 22 (88%) of the patients.

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“…1 It is often associated with and suggested to be a subtype of keratosis pilaris (KP). [1][2][3] The condition is persistent and not significantly influenced by treatment. 1 The exact incidence and prevalence of EFFC are unknown as many cases are often underrecognized and therefore not reported.…”
Section: Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei Et Colli: a Clinicoepid...mentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…1 It is often associated with and suggested to be a subtype of keratosis pilaris (KP). [1][2][3] The condition is persistent and not significantly influenced by treatment. 1 The exact incidence and prevalence of EFFC are unknown as many cases are often underrecognized and therefore not reported.…”
Section: Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei Et Colli: a Clinicoepid...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dear Editor, Food insecurity (FI) is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as the lack of consistent access to sufficient food to sustain a healthy lifestyle and has been associated with poorer health outcomes in several branches of medicine. [1][2][3][4] Compared to food secure people, food insecure individuals suffer higher rates of chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, 1,2 hypertension, 3 and migraine headaches, 4 among others. However, studies investigating FI in dermatology are lacking.…”
Section: Burden Of Food Insecurity Among People With Cutaneous Ulcersmentioning
confidence: 99%