Acne fulminans
An. bras. dermatol
;
92(5,supl.1): 8-10, 2017. tab, graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Acne fulminans is a rare and severe variant of acne. In Brazilian medical journals, cases are infrequently reported, confirming its rarity. We followed five young male patients with this severe variant of cutaneous lesions, accompanied by also severe systemic symptoms fever, anorexia, weight loss, and arthralgia. All had a good response to corticosteroids (prednisone), but had significant scarring.
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Main subject:
Acne Vulgaris
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Arthralgia
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Fever
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Private practice/BR
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