A young man has made an appointment with the dermatologist. He complains of a painful facial rash in the beard and mustache area. This condition has been persisting for several weeks already. After shaving, the patient’s condition aggravates. The diagnosis of sycosis is made. What primary morphological elements can be observed in the rash in this case?

Answer options

1. Phlyctenae, maculae
2. Pustules, papulae
3. Maculae, nodes
4. Pustules, bumps
5. Nodes, nodules

Explanation

A young man has made an appointment with the dermatologist. He complains of a painful facial rash in the beard and mustache area. This condition has been persisting for several weeks already. After shaving, the patient’s condition aggravates. The diagnosis of sycosis is made. What primary morphological elements can be observed in the rash in this case? Sycosis Vulgaris, Sycosis barbae, or Barber’s itch is a staphylococcus infection of the hair follicles in the bearded area of the face, usually the upper lip. Shaving aggravates the condition. Gram-negative folliculitis may appear after prolonged acne treatment with antibiotics.