Acne miliaris necrotica
| Acne miliaris necrotica | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Acne varioliformis Antibiotics[1] |
| Medication | Doxycycline[1] |
Acne miliaris necrotica is a severe form of
Causes
The cause may be a result of an inflammatory reaction to part of the hair follicle and S. aureus.[2]
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is by visualisation and culture of the lesions.[1]
Treatment
There are multiple medications that are able to treat acne varioliformis.[3][4]
Topical
- Benzoyl peroxide/clindamycingel
- Erythromycin 2% gel
- 1% hydrocortisone cream
Systemic
- Doxycycline 50 mg twice daily
- Isotretinoin 0.5 mg/kg daily
Epidemiology
The condition affects all ages.[citation needed]
History
The condition was first described by Sabouraud in 1928.[5]
See also
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-323-54753-6.
- ^ a b c "Scalp folliculitis". dermnetnz.org. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
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