Steatocystoma multiplex conglobatumL72.2

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Steatocystoma multiplex

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Plewig, 1979

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Inflammation and scarring healing of numerous cysts in steatocystoma multiplex in the back and chest cavity and armpits.

Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Very rare.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Occurs almost exclusively in men.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Acne conglobata; Hidradenitis suppurativa.

Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Isotretinoin (Roaccutane; acne normin) p.o. 0.1-0.5 mg/kg bw/day presumably leads to a reduction of cysts in some patients via reduced sebum production. Antibiotics: Systemic see below Acne vulgaris.

Operative therapieThis section has been translated automatically.

Operative procedure as far as possible. In case of small infestation or large cysts excision of the affected skin areas. Splitting of the abscesses. With smaller cysts, electrocautery if necessary.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Chu DH (2003) Steatocystoma multiplex. Dermatol Online J 9: 18
  2. Duzova AN et al (2004) Suggestion for the treatment of steatocystoma multiplex located exclusively on the face. Int J Dermatol 43: 60-62
  3. Gollhausen R et al (1988) Steatocystoma multiplex conglobatum. dermatologist 39: 177-179
  4. Plewig G, Wolff HH, Braun-Falco O (1982) Steatocystoma multiplex: anatomic reevaluation, electron microscopy, and autoradiography. Arch Dermatol Res 272: 363-380

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer