Crystalline folliculitis revealed by non-aqueous staining technique

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" Crystalline folliculitis revealed by non-aqueous staining technique "
Siscos, Spyros Michael; Tran, Chi; Fischer, Ryan; Fraga, Garth

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	924273
Doc. No	:	LA1358h014
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Siscos, Spyros Michael; Tran, Chi; Fischer, Ryan; Fraga, Garth
Title & Author	:	Crystalline folliculitis revealed by non-aqueous staining technique [Article]\ Siscos, Spyros Michael; Tran, Chi; Fischer, Ryan; Fraga, Garth
Title of Periodical	:	Dermatology Online Journal
Volume/ Issue Number	:	23/7
Date	:	2017
Abstract	:	Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis (NICF) is a rare superficial folliculitis characterized by expansive deposits of birefringent crystallized lipid. We report a case of NICF in a transplant patient presenting with folliculocentric acneiform papules across the lateral face and neck. Biopsy demonstrated intrafollicular crystalline deposits within an intact epidermis. Diagnostic crystals were identified using a non-aqueous histologic technique involving thick unstained sections. To our knowledge, this is the first report of NICF in a transplant patient. Our case suggests NICF is a follicular disorder and highlights a technique that may prevent loss of birefringent crystals and assist in facilitating accurate diagnosis.