When Acne is Not Acne - 24/03/16
, Nanette Silverberg, MD b, Joshua A. Zeichner, MD cRésumé |
Acne vulgaris (AV) is considered a straightforward diagnosis made clinically without specific diagnostic testing. However, certain disorders may simulate AV, such as multiple small epidermal cysts or deep milia, multiple osteoma cutis, multiple small adnexal neoplasms, and follicular and/or infections characterized by multiple small papules and/or pustules such as gram-positive folliculitis, gram-negative folliculitis, Malassezia folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, and flat warts. This can lead to an erroneous diagnosis and improper management. Acneiform eruptions, often associated with ingestion of certain drugs and chemicals, can confound the clinician regarding AV diagnosis. We present herein an interesting case that was originally misdiagnosed as AV.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Acne, Papulopustular disorders, Inherited syndromes, Birt Hogg Dube syndrome
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Vol 34 - N° 2
P. 225-228 - avril 2016 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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