EOSINOPHILIC FOLLICULITIS
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There was a very recent review article about the use of metronidazol and
Accutane for treating eosinophillic folliculitis. Apparently both quite
effective . Have many tried it? Which works better and which has less side
effects? I seldom use Flagyl but remember a fear of hematologic side effects.

Harold Rehbein
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Any experience using ACCUTANE for eosinophilic folliculitis in HIV disease.  
Most reports show using acne-like doses with good response, but small cohorts.  
I am very impressed with the results, but I am concerned for the winter, when 
many of these patients have severe ichthyosis, xerosis and asteatosis.

Warren J. Winkelman, MD, FRCPC
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