EOSINOPHILLIC FOLLICULITIS

An inflammatory reaction around hair follicles, characterized by very itchy papules (small elevation or bump on the skin) that may grow together to form plaques. The cause of this condition in persons with AIDS has yet to be established; it involves invasion of the follicles by eosinophils. Partially successful treatment has been reported with ultraviolet light, steroids, antihistamines, and itraconazole.