A case of acne fulminans
Journal Title: Revista de Medicină Militară - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 1
Abstract
Background and aim: Acne fulminans is a rare and severe form of acne which usually appears in young men with a personal history of mild to moderate acne. It is characterized by a sudden onset with nodules and ulcerative lesions mostly located on the thorax and extracutaneous manifestations (fever, weight loss, osteoarticular damage). The pathophysiologic mechanism is represented by a type III or IV hypersensitivity reaction to Propionibacterium acnes. Patient: We present the case of a 16-year old patient with acne fulminans. The lesions were accompanied by an impaired general condition with fever and weight loss. Paraclinically an inflammatory syndrome was revealed without osteoarticular changes. It was treated with prednisone 40 mg/day, erythromycin 2g/day and local antiseptic solutions. A gradual tapering of the prednisone dose (5 mg/week) and a dermatological revaluation after 3 weeks to introduce systemic treatment with retinoids were recommended at discharge. Conclusions: Acne fulminans is a severe form of acne with systemic manifestations and corticotherapy is the first line treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
Mihai A. Badea, Raluca A. Craciun, Mihai E. Becica, Iudita Badea, Silviu Horia Morariu
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