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M.Murat Akyil, MD

Diagnosis

acne vulgaris, cystic acne conglobata

Body Site

chest

Age

28 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

midline

Comments

This 28-year-old man with a 10 year history of severe recurrent cystic acne and folliculitis developed scarring alopecia and large cysts on his scalp and chest. He had multiple pitted scars on his face.

Description

tender red papules, pustules, and cysts

Categories

hair disorders

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12/15/2003 8:27:18

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PubMed Medline Plus Medscape

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