Acne conglobata is a highly inflammatory disease presenting with comedones, nodules, abscesses, and draining sinus tracts.{rp|449} This condition generally begins between the ages of 18 and 30. It usually persists for a very long time, and often until the patient is around 40 years old. Although it often occurs where there is already an active acn...
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Severe cystic acne, characterised by cystic lesion, abscesses, communicating sinuses, and thickened, nodular scars; usually sparing the face. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(ak´ne kon-glo-ba´tә) a severe chronic form of acne seen primarily in males, with many blackheads and whiteheads, as well as suppuration, cysts, sinuses, and scarring.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. severe cystic acne, characterized by cystic lesions, abscesses, communicating sinuses, and thickened, nodular scars; usually does not affect the face.
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