ABSTRACT
Football acne is a peculiar form of localized acneiform eruption of the chin that occurs in acne-prone individuals, as a result of the use of a protective chin strap under conditions of physical and emotional stress. Perhaps it is a locus minoris resistentiae phenomenon. The condition responds favorably to the removal of the chin strap and to the usual topical and systemic acne therapies.
Subject(s)
Acne Vulgaris , Football , Sports Medicine , Acne Vulgaris/etiology , Acne Vulgaris/pathology , Acne Vulgaris/therapy , Adolescent , Adult , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Child , Chin , Humans , Protective Clothing , Soaps/therapeutic useABSTRACT
Seborrheic keratoses, skin tumors of undetermined etiology, are easily traumatized with consequent local irritation and inflammation, and are cosmetically undesirable. They can occasionally undergo malignant degeneration. A rapid increase in size and number of these lesions is thought by many to be a sign of internal malignancy. Dermabrasion using a diamond fraise is a simple and fast method for removing multiple seborrheic keratoses with minimal trauma, rapid healing, and good cosmetic results.
