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Acne vulgaris - Management
Clinical variants
- If acne presents with atypical features, consider the possibility of a rarer form of acne.
- Acne conglobata is very severe acne where inflammatory lesions predominate and run together, often accompanied by exudate or bleeding. This form of acne may cause extensive scarring.
- Acne fulminans is a sudden severe inflammatory reaction that precipitates deep ulcerations and erosions, sometimes with systemic effects (such as fever and arthralgia).
- Acne excoriée mainly affects young women and is characterized by self-inflicted wounds. It is primarily a psychological or emotional problem.
- Acne mechanica is caused secondarily to pressure, friction, or rubbing from clothing (such as a mask or hat).
- Acne cosmetica is caused by contact of the skin with comedogenic products.
- Chloracne is caused by occupational exposure to halogenated hydrocarbons. It is characterized by the presence of numerous, large comedones.
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