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Know More About Acne Fulminans |
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Acne Fulminans is the severe form of Acne conglobata
and is usually found in males. It affects the chest and the back mostly
and is really a severe form of acne. It is characterized by abrupt
onset, pain in joints, severe scarring, fluctuating fever, loss of
appetite, nodular acne on chest and back, and reduced white blood cells
count.
Management
1. It is often problematic
to manage this severe form of acne.
2. Therefore, strict medical
supervision is required to cope with this situation.
Medication
The medications for Acne Fulminans consist of high doses of
antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines, oral steroids and
Isotretinoin. They should, however, be taken under the strict
prescription of your dermatologist.
Moreover, it is always
advisable that you consult your doctor from the very onset. Any kind of
ignorance may lead to severe repercussions.
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