Korean J Dermatol.  1971 Jan;9(1):49-52.

A Case of Acne Conglobata

• Choi DS
• Suh JK

Abstract

A case of 30 years old male with acne conglobata was reported. The skin lesions were characterized by numerous papules, pustules, abscesses, discharging sinuses and resultant hypertrophic scars on the buttocks, back, face, chest, abdomen, neck, and the both extremities. Physical examination shows chronic tonsillitis, caries, and missing of the teeth, and periodontitis. Pus culture shows only coagulase negative Staphylococcus. He was treated with tetracycline, predlnisolone and vitamin B-complex for four weeks with favorable effect.

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Abscess
Acne Vulgaris*
Adult
Buttocks
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
Coagulase
Extremities
Humans
Male
Neck
Palatine Tonsil
Periodontitis
Physical Examination
Skin
Staphylococcus
Suppuration
Tetracycline
Thorax
Tonsillitis
Tooth
Vitamins
Coagulase
Tetracycline
Vitamins