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'''Acne necrotica''' presents with a primary lesion that is a pruritic or painful erythematous follicular-based [[papule]] that develops central necrosis and crusting and heals with a varioliform scar.<ref name="Fitz2">Freedberg, et al. (2003). ''Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine''. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. {{ISBN|0-07-138076-0}}.</ref>{{rp|650}}<ref name="Andrews">James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. {{ISBN|0-7216-2921-0}}.</ref>{{rp|761}} |
'''Acne necrotica''' presents with a primary lesion that is a pruritic or painful erythematous follicular-based [[papule]] that develops central necrosis and crusting and heals with a varioliform scar.<ref name="Fitz2">Freedberg, et al. (2003). ''Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine''. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. {{ISBN|0-07-138076-0}}.</ref>{{rp|650}}<ref name="Andrews">James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. {{ISBN|0-7216-2921-0}}.</ref>{{rp|761}} |
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== Signs and symptoms == |
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Usually appearing as a cluster of erythematous papules and papulo-pustules, the lesions are umbilicated, 2-4 mm in diameter, and develop central necrosis within a few days. An adherent hemorrhagic crust forms, but it falls off after 3–4 weeks, leaving varioliform scars.<ref name="Nikolić Perić Škiljević 2019 pp. 94–97">{{cite journal | last=Nikolić | first=Marija | last2=Perić | first2=Jelena | last3=Škiljević | first3=Dušan | title=Acne Necrotica (Varioliformis) – Case Report | journal=Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology | volume=11 | issue=3 | date=2019-09-01 | issn=2406-0631 | doi=10.2478/sjdv-2019-0014 | pages=94–97}}</ref> |
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== Causes == |
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In essence, the etiology is unknown. Even though coagulase-positive staphylococci have been grown from pustules, it is challenging to determine the organism's significance. Additionally, Propionibacterium acnes has been linked. Genetic and environmental influences are not fully understood. Mechanical elements like scratching and rubbing merely make the condition worse; they are not the cause. Herpes simplex was found in some patients but not in others.<ref name="Plewig Kligman 2000 pp. 525–530">{{cite book | last=Plewig | first=Gerd | last2=Kligman | first2=Albert M. | title=ACNE and ROSACEA | chapter=Necrotizing Lymphocytic Folliculitis (Acne Necrotica) | publisher=Springer Berlin Heidelberg | publication-place=Berlin, Heidelberg | date=2000 | isbn=978-3-540-66751-3 | doi=10.1007/978-3-642-59715-2_64 | page=525–530}}</ref> |
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== Diagnosis == |
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Staphylococcus aureus or epidermidis invariably grow in routine aerobic cultures. Numerous intracellular and extracellular gram-positive pleomorphic organisms compatible with Propionibacterium acnes can be seen using Gram stain.<ref name="Plewig Kligman 2000 pp. 525–530"/> |
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Perifollicular lymphocyte infiltrates and lymphocytic spongiosis of the follicular epithelium are features of early lesions. Sebaceous glands, sebaceous ducts, and the infundibulum are all soon engulfed in sebaceous epithelium necrosis. There may be granulomas of foreign bodies. The epidermis may also necrotize. Both extensive corium necrosis and bleeding are major components. Neutrophils typically don't exist or appear later. Finally, fibrosis is visible.<ref name="Plewig Kligman 1993 pp. 500–505">{{cite book | last=Plewig | first=Gerd | last2=Kligman | first2=Albert M. | title=ACNE and ROSACEA | chapter=Acne Necrotica (Necrotizing Lymphocytic Folliculitis) | publisher=Springer Berlin Heidelberg | publication-place=Berlin, Heidelberg | date=1993 | isbn=978-3-642-97236-2 | doi=10.1007/978-3-642-97234-8_59 | page=500–505}}</ref> |
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== Treatment == |
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Sometimes systemic antibiotics are beneficial; erythromycin or tetracyclines are suitable options. Systemic corticosteroids reduce inflammation but do not have any therapeutic effects. Trials using oral isotretinoin have yielded inconsistent outcomes. It may be beneficial to take extra precautions like warm compresses to release the crusts and antibacterial washes. Topical tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide don't work. For a brief period, applying a topical corticosteroid lotion could be beneficial in reducing itching.<ref name="Plewig Kligman 2000 pp. 525–530"/> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Acne necrotica presents with a primary lesion that is a pruritic or painful erythematous follicular-based papule that develops central necrosis and crusting and heals with a varioliform scar.[1]: 650 [2]: 761
Signs and symptoms
Usually appearing as a cluster of erythematous papules and papulo-pustules, the lesions are umbilicated, 2-4 mm in diameter, and develop central necrosis within a few days. An adherent hemorrhagic crust forms, but it falls off after 3–4 weeks, leaving varioliform scars.[3]
Causes
In essence, the etiology is unknown. Even though coagulase-positive staphylococci have been grown from pustules, it is challenging to determine the organism's significance. Additionally, Propionibacterium acnes has been linked. Genetic and environmental influences are not fully understood. Mechanical elements like scratching and rubbing merely make the condition worse; they are not the cause. Herpes simplex was found in some patients but not in others.[4]
Diagnosis
Staphylococcus aureus or epidermidis invariably grow in routine aerobic cultures. Numerous intracellular and extracellular gram-positive pleomorphic organisms compatible with Propionibacterium acnes can be seen using Gram stain.[4]
Perifollicular lymphocyte infiltrates and lymphocytic spongiosis of the follicular epithelium are features of early lesions. Sebaceous glands, sebaceous ducts, and the infundibulum are all soon engulfed in sebaceous epithelium necrosis. There may be granulomas of foreign bodies. The epidermis may also necrotize. Both extensive corium necrosis and bleeding are major components. Neutrophils typically don't exist or appear later. Finally, fibrosis is visible.[5]
Treatment
Sometimes systemic antibiotics are beneficial; erythromycin or tetracyclines are suitable options. Systemic corticosteroids reduce inflammation but do not have any therapeutic effects. Trials using oral isotretinoin have yielded inconsistent outcomes. It may be beneficial to take extra precautions like warm compresses to release the crusts and antibacterial washes. Topical tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide don't work. For a brief period, applying a topical corticosteroid lotion could be beneficial in reducing itching.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
- ^ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ^ Nikolić, Marija; Perić, Jelena; Škiljević, Dušan (2019-09-01). "Acne Necrotica (Varioliformis) – Case Report". Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology. 11 (3): 94–97. doi:10.2478/sjdv-2019-0014. ISSN 2406-0631.
- ^ a b c Plewig, Gerd; Kligman, Albert M. (2000). "Necrotizing Lymphocytic Folliculitis (Acne Necrotica)". ACNE and ROSACEA. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 525–530. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-59715-2_64. ISBN 978-3-540-66751-3.
- ^ Plewig, Gerd; Kligman, Albert M. (1993). "Acne Necrotica (Necrotizing Lymphocytic Folliculitis)". ACNE and ROSACEA. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 500–505. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-97234-8_59. ISBN 978-3-642-97236-2.