Acne cosmetica

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Acne cosmetica
SpecialtyDermatology
SymptomsDense group of similar sized blackheads and whiteheads, scattered small bumps in skin[1]

Acne cosmetica is a type of contact acneiform eruption caused by or aggravated by cosmetics.[1] Signs and symptoms include a dense group of similar sized closed comedones and scattered small bumps, typically over the skin where the cosmetic has been applied.[1] Unlike in acne, flare-ups do not generally occur shortly before menstruation and open comedones are not common.[1] There may be co-existing perioral dermatitis.[1]

Treatment includes withdrawing the acnegenic products, and sometimes applying a retinoid.[1]

Signs and symptoms

Signs and symptoms include a dense group of similar sized closed comedones and scattered small bumps, typically over the skin where the cosmetic has been applied.[1] Unlike in acne, flare-ups are not a typical feature shortly before menstruation.[1] There may be associated perioral dermatitis.[1]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Plewig, Gerd; Melnik, Bodo; Chen, WenChieh (2019). "9.4 Acne mimicking diseases: Acne cosmetica". Plewig and Kligman ́s Acne and Rosacea. Switzerland: Springer. pp. 311–314. ISBN 978-3-319-49273-5. Archived from the original on 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2023-05-19.

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