Acne Fulminant, also known as acne conglobata, is a very rare type of very aggressive and severe acne, which often appears in adolescent men and which causes other symptoms like fever and joint pain.
In this type of acne many deep rashes appear especially near the chest, back and face and their treatment involves ointments, creams, tablets and even several surgical interventions.
Acute fulminant acne has a cure with proper treatment, however, as it is a problem that can change the appearance of the face, it often develops depression or social phobia, and therefore it is also necessary to make treatment for the psychological and social aspect .
What causes this type of acne
The exact cause of acne fulminans has not yet been identified; however, their appearance appears to be related to increased male hormone production, altered immune system response and genetic predisposition, which increase skin sensitivity to Propionibacteria acnes.
How is the treatment done?
There is no totally effective remedy for all types of acne fulminant, so it is important to consult a dermatologist to try various medications and identify what produces more effects. The most used are:
- Corticosteroid tablets, such as prednisone: quickly relieve inflammation of the skin and can also be used as an injection or cream;
- Anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin and retinoic acid: reduce inflammation over time and can also be used as ointment;
- Antibiotics, such as tetracycline or azithromycin: fight possible infections that can arise in acne lesions;
- Isotretinoin : is a substance used when antibiotics have no effect and helps to reduce the production of sebum, preventing the development of bacteria.
Treatment usually lasts for several months to several years. It is common to maintain a high dose of these drugs for a variable period of time, two to four months, and then slowly decrease to avoid further aggravation.
In addition, it may be necessary to take fever remedies, such as Paracetamol, for pain like Iboprufene and in some specific cases do a diet to gain weight and strengthen the immune system. When self-esteem is affected it is fundamental psychological counseling and in some cases taking remedies for anxiety or depression.
Other symptoms of acne fulminant
In addition to the pimples and blackheads with pus that appear on the face, large fistulas and papules that cause a lot of pain can develop. However, in addition, it is also common:
- Fever;
- Weight loss;
- Pain in muscles and joints;
- Increased liver.
There may also be changes in the blood test, especially increased white blood cell count in order to try to fight infection in the skin.
