| Acne miliaris necrotica | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Acne varioliformis[1] |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Symptoms | Itchy fluid-filledbumps on typically scalp[1] |
| Complications | Scarring[1] |
| Causes | Inflammatory reaction to part of the hair follicle andS. aureus[2] |
| Diagnostic method | Visualisation,culture[1] |
| Treatment | Antibiotics[1] |
| Medication | Doxycycline[1] |
Acne miliaris necrotica is a severe form offolliculitis of typically thescalp.[2] It presents as multiple fluid-filledbumps, sometimes occurring as solitarylesions that are usually veryitchy.[1] Shortly after appearing, the bumps burst and dry up.[1] There may be scarring.[1]
The cause may be a result of an inflammatory reaction to part of thehair follicle andS. aureus.[2]
Diagnosis is by visualisation andculture of the lesions.[1]
There are multiple medications that are able to treat acne varioliformis.[3][4]
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The condition was first described by Sabouraud in 1928.[5]