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Acne fulminans associated with lymecycline intake: a case report
Authors Gualtieri B, Tonini A, Panduri S, Chiricozzi A, Romanelli M
Received 5 December 2017
Accepted for publication 24 January 2018
Published 3 August 2018 Volume 2018:11 Pages 403—405
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S158925
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Review by Single anonymous peer review
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Editor who approved publication: Dr Jeffrey Weinberg
Bruno Gualtieri, Annalisa Tonini, Salvatore Panduri, Andrea Chiricozzi, Marco Romanelli
Department of Dermatology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Abstract: Acne fulminans (AF) is a rare acne variant characterized by sudden onset of painful nodules on the face, chest, and back in the presence of systemic symptoms. Pharmacologic agents such as steroid hormones and isotretinoin are well-known triggers, and several cases have been described. We report a case of AF occurring a few days after lymecycline therapy initiation.
Keywords: onset, systemic symptoms, steroids, trigger, isotretinoin, scars
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