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In addition to testosterone, isotretinoin may also precipitate acne fulminans, possibly related to highly increased levels of C acnes antigens in the patient's immune system. [3] Acne fulminans is a rare disease. Over the past several years, fewer cases of this disease have occurred, possibly because of earlier and better treatment of acne.
Acne conglobata is a severe, inflammatory variant of acne. Inflammatory papules, papulonodules, nodules and pustules may coalesce, and abscesses in the skin may form sinuses that interconnect. [4] Bleeding or draining of acneiform plaques may be present. The systemic findings seen in acne fulminans are not present.
Pyoderma faciale, also known as rosacea fulminans, [26] is a conglobate, nodular disease that arises abruptly on the face. [11] [26] Rosacea conglobata is a severe rosacea that can mimic acne conglobata, with hemorrhagic nodular abscesses and indurated plaques. [26]
Acne aestivalis; Acne conglobata; Acne cosmetica; Acne excoriée des jeunes filles; Acne fulminans; Acne infantum; Acne inversa; Acne keloidalis; Acne keloidalis nuchae; Acne mechanica; Acne medicamentosa; Acne miliaris necrotica; Acne neonatorum; Acne rosacea; Acne varioliformis; Acne; Acne with facial edema; Acneiform eruption; Acute febrile ...
Acne vulgaris Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp Rhinophyma. Acneiform eruptions are caused by changes in the pilosebaceous unit. [27] [28] Acne aestivalis (Mallorca acne) [nb 1] [nb 2] [nb 3] Acne conglobata; Acne cosmetica (cosmetic acne) Acne fulminans (acute febrile ulcerative acne)
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei, also known as acne agminata, is a disease with a similar appearance to acne vulgaris. [1] [2] The cause of LMDF is unknown.LMDF usually occurs on the face, but extrafacial presentations have been reported.
Infections, changes in hormones or metabolism, genetic disorders, drug reactions, chemical contact, friction, and pressure can all cause acne-like eruptions. [2] In general, drugs that cause acneiform eruptions can aggravate or cause the reappearance of pre-existing acne. The most common type of drug-induced acne is steroid acne.
Acne (/ˈækni/ ACK-nee), also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. [10] Typical features of the condition include blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring.