| Acne miliaris necrotica | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Acne varioliformis [1] |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Symptoms | Itchy fluid-filled bumps on typically scalp [1] |
| Complications | Scarring [1] |
| Causes | Inflammatory reaction to part of the hair follicle and S. aureus [2] |
| Diagnostic method | Visualisation, culture [1] |
| Treatment | Antibiotics [1] |
| Medication | Doxycycline [1] |
Acne miliaris necrotica is a severe form of folliculitis of typically the scalp. [2] It presents as multiple fluid-filled bumps, sometimes occurring as solitary lesions that are usually very itchy. [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 the hair follicle and S. aureus . [2]
Diagnosis is by visualisation and culture of the lesions. [1]
There are multiple medications that are able to treat acne varioliformis. [3] [4]
The condition was first described by Sabouraud in 1928. [5]