Acne excoriée L70.8

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

acne excoriée; Acne excoriée des jeunes filles

Definition
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Scratched and maltreated facial skin in young girls with or without pre-existing acne vulgaris. Often with psychic overlay. S.a.u. Para-artefacts

Etiopathogenesis
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Usually pre-existing discrete form of acne with a pronounced desire to express the skin changes, then possibly automation, certain form of self-aggression.

Localization
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Forehead-hairline, cheeks, chin, chest, shoulders.

Clinical features
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Erosions, crusts, scars and pigmentary shifts with only a few acne-typical efflorescences such as comedones or follicular pustules.

Therapy
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Informing the patient, possibly psychotherapy. External treatment according to Acne vulgaris.

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