acne vulgaris

Erythema multiforme, lichenoid eruption, acneiform eruption and photosensitivity was seen in 2 patients each.

Inappropriate use of topical steroids was a common cause of rashes and acneiform eruptions. The majority of the CADRs were not preventable according to Modified Schumock and Thornton scale.

Acneiform eruptions in infants and toddlers can occasionally be associated with scarring or with other significant disorders that may be life-threatening.

The differential diagnosis for acneiform eruptions varies by age.

The most frequent were acneiform eruptions (1.8%) and herpes simplex virus outbreaks (1.7%).

In Pudukadan et al [10] study, the mean absolute eosinophil count was abnormal in most eruptions, with values more than 500 cells/mm3, except in cases of acneiform eruptions, urticaria/angioedema, and eczematoid, lichenoid and fixed drug eruption patients.

Acneiform eruptions due to lubricants, isopropyl myrisate, lanolin and its derivatives etc.

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