Acne miliaris necrotica
Acne miliaris necrotica is a rare condition consisting of follicular vesicopustules, sometimes occurring as solitary lesions that are usually very itchy.[1] The condition affects middle aged and elderly individuals. Affected areas can include the scalp, frontal hairline, face, and chest.[2][3]
| Acne miliaris necrotica | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Acne varioliformis |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Causes
It has been hypothesized that the body overreacts to an organism such as the S. aureus bacterium.[2][3]
Treatment
There are multiple medications that are able to treat acne varioliformis.[2][3]
Topical
- Clindamycin 1% lotion or Benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin gel
- Erythromycin 2% gel
- 1% hydrocortisone cream
Systemic
- Doxycycline 50 mg twice daily
- Isotretinoin 0.5 mg/kg daily
See also
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
- James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 245. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- "Acne Necrotica (varioliformis)". www.mdedge.com. Archived from the original on 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- "Acne Necrotica (varioliformis)". Clinical Advisor. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
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