Lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner

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Benign lymphocytic infiltration; Jessner disease; Jessner-Kanof syndrome; Benign lymphocytic infiltration; Jessner disease; Jessner-Kanof syndrome; Benign chronic T-cell infiltrative disorder See More

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Skin Diseases

Summary Summary

Lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner is a skin condition characterized by small, red, bumps on the face, neck, and upper back.^[1]^[2] The bumps usually last for several months or longer and can enlarge to create a red plaque.^[2] Typically, there are no other symptoms, although rarely, individuals may experience burning or itching. The symptoms may fluctuate between periods of worsening and periods of improvement.^[1]^[2] Some cases of lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner have been associated with borrelia infection (the bacteria that causes Lyme disease); however, in most instances, the cause is not known. Frequently, no treatment is necessary as the bumps and plaque usually spontaneously disappear.^[2]

Last updated: 10/13/2016

Symptoms Symptoms

The Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) provides the following list of features that have been reported in people with this condition. Much of the information in the HPO comes from Orphanet, a European rare disease database. If available, the list includes a rough estimate of how common a feature is (its frequency). Frequencies are based on a specific study and may not be representative of all studies. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary for definitions of the terms below.

Signs and Symptoms	Approximate number of patients (when available)
Erythema	Very frequent (present in 80%-99% of cases)
Papule	Very frequent (present in 80%-99% of cases)
Skin plaque	Very frequent (present in 80%-99% of cases)
Abnormality of lymphocytes	Frequent (present in 30%-79% of cases)
Cutaneous photosensitivity	Frequent (present in 30%-79% of cases)
Pruritus	Frequent (present in 30%-79% of cases)

Last updated: 5/8/2017

Treatment Treatment

Lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner may require no treatment (since it can resolve spontaneously), but some patients benefit from cosmetic camouflage, photoprotection, surgery to remove small lesions, use of steroids orally or topically, antimalarial medications such as hydroxychloroquine, cryotherapy, methotrexate, thalidomide, and/or oral auranofin.^[1]^[2]

Last updated: 8/30/2016

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Organizations Supporting this Disease

American Academy of Dermatology
930 E. Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Telephone: 847-330-0230
Fax: 847-330-0050
Website: http://www.aad.org/
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
P.O. Box 7525
Kirksville, MO 63501
Toll-free: 800-449-2623
Telephone: 660-665-2184
Fax: 660-627-2623
E-mail: info@aocd.org
Website: http://www.aocd.org/
British Association of Dermatologists
19 Fitzroy Square
London, UK W1T 6EH
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0207 383 0266
Fax: 0207 388 5263
E-mail: admin@bad.org.uk
Website: http://www.bad.org.uk
Lupus Foundation of America
2121 K Street, N.W.
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20037
Toll-free: 800-558-0121
Telephone: 202-349-1155
Fax: 202-349-1156
E-mail: info@lupus.org
Website: http://www.lupus.org/

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The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology provides information on Lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner.
DermNet NZ is an online resource about skin diseases developed by the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. DermNet NZ provides information about this condition.
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