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Acneiform eruptions differentiate themselves from acne vulgaris by a history of sudden onset, a monomorphic morphology, eruption development at any age, affecting the trunk more frequently than the face, not always affecting sebaceous areas of the body, and the rarity of cyst formation.
The inflammatory processes lead to the formation of keratinous plugs in skin pores, forming yellowish cysts and dark pustules. The associated pus is usually a color of green approximating that of a tennis ball. The skin lesions occur mainly in the face, but in more severe cases they involve the shoulders and chest, the back, and the abdomen.
Relative incidence of cutaneous cysts. Milia is labeled at bottom right. A milium (pl.: milia), also called a milk spot or an oil seed, [1] is a clog of the eccrine sweat gland. It is a keratin-filled cyst that may appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth.
Acne (/ˈækni/ ACK-nee), also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. [10] Typical features of the condition include blackheads or whiteheads , pimples , oily skin, and possible scarring .
Acne with facial edema occurs uncommonly, and is associated with a peculiar inflammatory edema of the mid-third of the face. [3] The exact cause of edema in relation to acne is unknown. Treatment includes facial stockings as well as a combination of prednisone and isotretinoin .
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Relative incidence of cutaneous cysts, where epidermoid cysts constitute a plurality (blue area). An epidermoid cyst or epidermal inclusion cyst [1] is a benign cyst usually found on the skin. The cyst develops out of ectodermal tissue. Histologically, it is made of a thin layer of squamous epithelium.
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