Acne miliaris necrotica
| Acne miliaris necrotica | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| Specialty | dermatology |
| ICD-10 | L70.2 |
| ICD-9-CM | 706.0 |
Acne miliaris necrotica (also known as "Acne varioliformis") 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]
Causes
It has been hypothesized that the body overreacts to an organism such as the S. aureus bacterium.[2][3]
Treatment[2][3]
There are multiple medications that are able to treat acne varioliformis.
Topical
- Clindamycin 1% lotion or Benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin gel
- Erythromycin 2% gel
- 1% hydrocortisone cream
Systemic
- Doxycycline 50mg twice daily
- Isotretinoin 0.5mg/kg daily
See also
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.
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