Difficult and Rare Forms of Acne

March 2017 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”

Clio Dessinioti, Andreas Katsambas

acne vulgaris acne conglobata acne fulminans SAPHO syndrome PAPA syndrome PASH syndrome congenital adrenal hyperplasia CAH acneiform eruptions

TLDR The document talks about hard-to-treat and rare acne types, their connection with other health issues, the importance of correct diagnosis, and the challenges in managing them.

The document from February 28, 2017, discussed various challenging types of acne, including difficult forms of acne vulgaris like acne conglobata and relapsing or nonresponding acne, as well as rare variants such as acne fulminans. It also covered acne in the context of complex syndromes like the SAPHO syndrome, PAPA syndrome, PASH syndrome, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The paper emphasized the importance of correct diagnosis, especially in cases of atypical or nonresponding acne, and the need to rule out acneiform eruptions. It also noted that these rare forms of acne often present in association with other systemic findings and frequently have a positive family history. The document highlighted that managing these types of acne can be challenging due to various treatment-related, patient-related, and non-treatment-related issues.

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