Acne miliaris necrotica is a rare condition consisting of follicular vesicopustules, sometimes occurring as solitary lesions that are usually very itchy.[1] The condition affects middle aged and elderly individuals. Affected areas can include the scalp, frontal hairline, face, and chest.[2][3]
Causes
It has been hypothesized that the body overreacts to an organism such as the S. aureus bacterium.[2][3]
Diagnosis
Treatment
There are multiple medications that are able to treat acne varioliformis.[2][3]
Topical
- Clindamycin 1% lotion or Benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin gel
- Erythromycin 2% gel
- 1% hydrocortisone cream
Systemic
- Doxycycline 50 mg twice daily
- Isotretinoin 0.5 mg/kg daily
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